Fort Ann, NY (NEWS10) – A fire broke out on Buck Mountain around 11:30 a.m. Sunday morning.

According to Pilot Knob Fire Chief Bridget Paris, the fire originated just north of the Town of Fort Ann at Phelps Island

Paris said the fire was due to campers leaving a fire unattended overnight and it spread. A total of 2-3 acres of forest was burning.

Fireman had to board fire boats and head up the lake to climb the mountain to try and fight the fire.

Bay Ridge Fire, West Fort Ann Fire, and North Queensbury Fire all responded to the scene. Forest Rangers also assisted with transport.

Forest Rangers are still on the scene of the fire and will be until nightfall.