Trash Cans, Walkway Set on Fire at Lake Congers

A report about a suspicious fire brought Clarkstown police officers to Congers Lake. They saw a trash can on fire—and the surrounding decking of the walkway was also burning.

Congers Fire Department responded and extinguished the blaze.

They found a second trash can burning some 200 yards down the trail from the first fire, which was also extinguished.

The damage is estimated to be in excess of $1,000.

The Congers Lake walking trail is open to the public.

The incident is being investigated by the Clarkstown Detective Bureau and the Clarkstown Fire Inspector. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Tips Line at 1-877-639-6233 or the Clarkstown Detective Bureau at 845-639-5840.