Piney Fire initially started 4:09 p.m. Oct. 8 in Monterey County. After being active for six days, it has burned 225 acres. As of Monday morning, a fire crew of 57 succeeded in containing 98% of the fire. However, investigations into the cause are ongoing.

The Piney Fire, a wildfire burning near Carmel Valley in Monterey County, has burned over 200 acres and prompted mandatory evacuations, fire officials said.

As of Thursday afternoon, a fire crew of 428 succeeded in containing 65% of the fire. However, investigations into the ca