Illegal campfire sparked California wildfire, official says

Image Courtesy of Noah Berger/Reuters
Image Courtesy of Noah Berger/Reuters

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.

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