A caller on Church Street, Le Roy, reported seeing a possible fire behind her residence, telling dispatchers she could see a large red glow.
Le Roy Fire responded and chiefs report finding a bonfire with people in the area.
The department's brush fire truck is responding to deal with it.
UPDATE 10:14 p.m.: One chief informs another that the people with the fire recently relocated to the area and were unaware of the open burn regulations.
UPDATE 10:20 p.m.: Fire is out. Le Roy back in service.