Earlier today, bystanders reported smoke and flames coming from a dumpster outside of a business park at Corporate Plaza Dr., according to the Newport Beach Fire Department.
Bystanders quickly called 911, and fire crews quickly responded to the scene.
The fire was contained to the dumpster, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
The NBFD is grateful to the observant bystanders who reported the fire.
In the U.S., arson is a significant cause of fires, accounting for about 28% of all reported fires. Arson is responsible for about 10-15% of wildfires in California
Dumpster fires can be caused by various factors, including improper disposal of flammable materials, accidental ignition, and intentional acts of arson. Discarded lithium batteries in particular have been causing dumpster fires in California for the last few years.
