GEM COUNTY, Idaho — Fire crews are battling a large hay fire near Little Rock Road in Emmett.
Gem County Fire-EMS says the fire involves roughly 300 tons of hay. Crews are working to contain the fire and protect the surrounding area. They are being assisted by Sand Hollow Fire Protection District and New Plymouth Fire.
Emmett Neighborhood Reporter Greenlee Clark spoke with officials at the scene, who said Gem County District 1 has cleared most of the crews. One crew remains on scene to monitor the fire, and crews are not using water on it.
Officials say the fire is contained to a haystack and there is no danger to the surrounding area. They say crews will remain on scene until the burning has stopped.
No animals or property were harmed — only the hay.
