Al has already evacuated, taking a Suburban and trailer fully loaded with music gear, tapes, and other valuables with him. He is currently in Long Island, NY, for the July 4th show. Mary Ann and the twins are staying behind in CA.

There's a local NPR interview with Mary Ann online (see story and link below).



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Big Sur Wildfire Threatens Beach Boy's Property
Steve Julian
July 03, 2008

The fire near Big Sur has forced nearly everyone out of town. The wildfire has charred more than 50,000 acres and jumped a fire line. One person who's staying put for now is Mary Ann Jardine. Her husband, Al, you might know, is a member of the Beach Boys. KPCC's Steve Julian spoke to Mary Ann, just as Al was driving away.

http://www.scpr.org/news/stories/2008/07/03/08_jardine_fire_2way_07.html

Interview transcription: http://www.brianwilson.com/cgi-bin/webforum/viewmessage.cgi?r=12151107217517416593&l=level2