Munitions Used in Training Are Suspected Cause of Fire

Monterey County, California Over 3,500 acres of training area at Fort Hunter Ligget burned from a wildfire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation but authorities suspect that munitions used during a tactical training exercise are to blame. Over 100 firefighters battled the blaze before it was finally contained. There were no reports of injuries or damage to equipment and / or infrastructure. Several roads and nearby campgrounds are closed as a result and no hunting will be allowed on the installation over the upcoming weekend.