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Old Aug 5, 2016, 12:30 am
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The cause of the fire was determined Tuesday to be an abandoned illegal campfire.
http://www.montereyherald.com/genera...-officials-say

Tonight's update, 8/4, end of Day 14 -
51,200 acres
30% contained
5,552 personnel
57 homes, 11 outbuildings destroyed.
And unfortunately, one death. A bulldozer operator working fire lines.

They concentrated on clearing the perimeter on the north end because of the proximity of Carmel Highlands and Carmel Valley (populated areas). Progress, but the fire continues to grow.
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