Carson sheriff: Campers burning poop in a hole started Voltaire Fire near Carson City

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Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said two campers started the Voltaire Fire Tuesday evening after they attempted to burn poop in a hole at their campsite.

The fire, currently burning just west of the Casino Fandango, has prompted voluntary evacuations for homes in Voltaire Canyon.

"We really don't believe that there is significant fuel to get to those houses," Furlong said. "But that's a challenge right now because it's night time and it's become pretty large."

There is currently no estimation on the size of the fire.

As the crow flies, Furlong estimated the fire is roughly three-quarters of a mile from the Casino Fandango.

The fire is heading towards the burn zone of a fire that burned the same area last year, which was also called the Voltaire Canyon Fire.

The two campers, according to Furlong, have been detained by Carson City Sheriff's deputies.

Original story:

Voltaire Canyon above Carson City erupted in flames Tuesday evening.

It's unclear how large the fire is yet, according to Ryan Gaines of the Sierra Front Interagency Fire Dispatch.

Gaines said multiple agencies are responding to the fire.

This is a developing story and more information will be added as it becomes available.