One person killed in Monterey County fire

Published September 20, 2015 11:11 AM PDT

Lake County sheriff's officers prepare to evacuate Butts Canyon Road in Middletown, Calif., as the Valley fire jumps Hwy 29, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. (Kent Porter/The Press Democrat via AP)

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KTVU) - A new wildfire in Monterey County has claimed a life, authorities said Sunday.