Carson City Sheriff: Campers burning fecal matter suspected of starting Voltaire Canyon fire
Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said Tuesday night's fire at Voltaire Canyon was started by campers who were burning excrement and toilet paper.
There were two campers detained and were cooperative, said Furlong. There were up to eight individuals who were camping in the area who also were taken off the hill.
The two who were detained were cooperative and provided statements. Charges, if any, would be filed by the U.S. Forest Service, which has jurisdiction of the land that is burning, said Furlong.
Multiple fire agencies are battling the blaze, which started at around 7:30 p.m. in proximity to last August's fire in Voltaire Canyon. Multiple fire agencies are working the blaze. There is no containment at this time. No structures are immediately threatened, according Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon. Go here for the latest updates on the fire.
There are voluntary evacuations in place for the Voltaire Canyon area and as of 11 p.m. the Carson Colony tribal area.