Perry Hiway units were dispatched for an unknown type fire at the Lake View landfill, Robison Rd. East, just before 7 p.m.  Shortly after the initial dispatch Chief 420 requested 2 tankers and manpower from Kuhl Hose, reporting large amount of smoke in the area.  There was a large trash fire at the top of the Lake View landfill.  Approximately 1/2 acre was burning on arrival of fire department units.  The fire was started by a large piece of slab steele that may have come from a foundry, according to landfill employee's.  The piece of steele was approximately 4' x 6' in size.  Crews used 1 -1 3/4" line, Indian fighters, rakes and had assistance from landfill employee's using large excavating equipment and a 6000 gallon water tank to help extinguish the fire.  Crews were on scene for just over 1 hour.

Command - 420

Engine - 72, 73

Tanker - 77, 685, 686

Brush - 78

EMS - 76, 697