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Chimney Fire jumps to 60% containment

The Chimney Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and South Monterey County is now 60% contained, according to Cal Fire.

During the day on Sunday the fire was 52% contained.

The fire started on August 13th and has since burned 45, 108 acres and destroyed 49 homes and 21 other buildings.

An evacuation order remains in effect for Bryson-Hesperia area of Monterey County.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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