Fire rage in Arizona and California

In the United States, hundreds of firefighters continue to battle blazes in Arizona and California.

Heavy Air Tanker 07 drops retardant on the northern edge  of Lane 2 fire near Crown King, Ariz., on Monday, June 30,  2008. A wildfire that forced the evacuation of a remote  northern Arizona mountain community had grown to 2,400  acres by Monday afternoon, a fire spokeswoman said. (AP Photo/The Daily Courier, Les Stukenberg)

In Arizona, a fire raging in the town of Crown King is sweeping across dry terrain, as firefighters' battle to control the blaze. The fire has scorched more than 5,000 acres and destroyed at least seven buildings, but no injuries were reported.

Fire burns downhill towards the Pico Blanco Boy Scout  Camp at the top of Palo Colorado Canyon during the Basin  Complex Fire in Big Sur, Calif. on Monday June 30, 2008. In California, a fire near the tourist town of Big Sur is continuing to grow, with just 3 percent contained by Tuesday.(AP Photo/The Monterey County Herald, David Royal)

In California, a fire near the tourist town of Big Sur is continuing to grow, with just 3 percent contained by Tuesday.

About 200 people were ordered to evacuate from an area south of the town. Firefighters said they were hopeful wind conditions would soon improve.