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A hammer started the largest wildfire in California history, Cal Fire investigators say
One hammer. One swing. One spark. That’s all it took to start the largest wildfire in California history: the Mendocino Complex Fire.
Author: Matthew Nuttle
Published: 1:17 PM PDT June 6, 2019
Updated: 5:50 PM PDT June 6, 2019
A hammer striking a metal stake into the ground was determined to have been the cause of the largest wildfire in California history.
Cal Fire investigators reported their findings in a press release issued Thursday morning. Investigators did not identify who was swinging the hammer that sparked the fire and no charges have been filed.
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