Hay Baler Overheats

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports on Thursday, July 29 around 1 p.m. the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a hay baler fire on FM 1291 one mile south of US Hwy. 290. The Ledbetter Fire Department was notified and responded to the scene along with Sgt. Charles Jobb. Upon arrival the New Holland hay baler was fully engulfed. The Ledbetter Fire Department arrived on scene and requested assistance from the Carmine Fire Department, who also responded to the scene. The fire was quickly contained and extinguished. It is believed the fire might have started from an overheated bearing that ignited hay in the baler.