Milton, CA — There was a fire that ignited during the early morning hours in a rubbish pile at the Rockcreek Landfill in Milton.
The Calaveras Consolidated Fire Department reports that thankfully there was no extension to nearby vegetation. The fire was quickly contained and mop-up has been continuing. The cause of the blaze has been under investigation by firefighters.
Be prepared for some ongoing activity in that area.
Written by BJ Hansen.
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