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Tassajara Fire In Monterey County Caused By Suicide

MONTEREY (KPIX 5) - An apparent suicide caused the wildfire burning in Monterey County last weekend that has destroyed 12 homes and 8 other buildings.

The Tassajara fire started Saturday afternoon and is 89% contained.

A man's body was found just outside a car near the fire's origin.

He has not yet been identified, but the cause of death has been ruled a suicide.

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