Arson Blamed for 50-Acre Brush Fire in Roach

Officials say arson is being blamed for a brush fire that torched around 50 acres in the Roach area.

Smoke from the blaze could be seen for miles around the lake when the initial report was received around 2:15 PM on Saturday.

No structures were in danger and no injuries were reported.

Personnel from the Southwest Camden County Fire District were joined at the scene by personnel from the Mid-County, Sunrise Beach, Gravois and Rocky Mount districts along with the conversation department.

It took a little over three hours to contain the blaze.