bertha has been downgraded to a tropical storm and churning far off the mid-atlantic coast. but kicking up dangerous rip currents along the shore. close call in atlantic city. a lifeguard pulled one swimmer from the water after finding her unconscious. but they were able to revive her. meanwhile, in the pacific, people of hawaii bracing for a one-two punch. gathering supplies ahead of two tropical storms headed their way. hurricane iselle could reach the island by friday. though likely downgraded to a tropical storm by them. tropical storm julio could strike two, three days later. strong winds and storm surges expected. >> thunderstorms which brought light rain and humidity to parts of the west are helping crews battle dozens of fires there. evacuation orders lifted in some areas as firefighters again control of some of the larger fires. here's abc's kirk hawkins. >> reporter: flames spawn this fire tornado, hundreds of feet into the air. on the ground and armed with hoses, firefighters battling hot spots. >> we are in survival mode right