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Spencer Cox: “We now know that the [Monroe Canyon] fire was human caused.”

Featuring: Spencer Cox, Republican | Governor of Utah

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Cox asks Utahns to ‘please, please, please’ reduce fire risks ahead of Pioneer Day

Published | Video Starts at 02:52

Fire officials expect an additional push of resources. With 200 more staff members on their way in the next few days, the focus will shift from protecting homes to setting up containment lines. We now know that the [Monroe Canyon] fire was human caused. Investigators had a potential lead who started it but have ruled them out. They're asking for the public now to call in with any tips. (02:52–02:56)

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Asserts that the Monroe Canyon fire was caused by human activity.

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