
By The Associated Press, August 3, 2016
Deadly blaze has charred more than 178 square kilometres and destroyed 57 homes
A deadly wildfire that continues to spread near California’s scenic Big Sur was started by an illegal camp fire, a fire official said Tuesday.
Fire information officer Deborah McClain said investigators determined the blaze started July 22 in a day camping area of Garapata Park where campfires are prohibited.