Saturday, May 22, 20010 at 9:23 PM
Fire units responded to a report of a large fire in the campground area of Newton Reservoir. Information from dispatch indicated individuals were burning pallets and throwing gasoline on the fire.
Engine 50, Brush 51 (Newton) and Battalion 3 Alpha (CCFD) responded to Newton Reservoir.
A visible fire near the boat ramp was investigated but it was not the source of the complaint. Brush 51 and Battalion 3 Alpha searched the north and west area of the reservoir. Brush 51 located the fire and met with CCSO Deputies who were on scene.
The fire was under control at the time of arrival, all fire units returned to quarters.