Flames engulf Swan Valley hay shed, causing $75,000 in damages

UPDATE:

SWAN VALLEY, Idaho (KIFI) — A late-afternoon fire destroyed a hay barn in Swan Valley on Monday, causing an estimated $75,000 in damage. The Swan Valley Fire Department was alerted to the blaze at 4:20 p.m. at 649 Chapel Road.

Upon arrival, crews found the barn fully engulfed in flames, according to Swan Valley Fire Chief Travis Crystal. Firefighters, with assistance from Ucon Fire, Ammon Fire, and the Forest Service, used heavy equipment to pull apart the burning hay, allowing them to douse the flames and prevent them from spreading to nearby structures.

Video from the scene showed widespread smoke as fire crews combated the blazing bales of hay. Despite their efforts, the hay shed was a total loss, including $40,000 in hay and $35,000 for the shed itself.

Crews remained on the scene through the night, monitoring for hot spots. The State Fire Marshal and Chief Crystal are now investigating the cause of the fire.

ORIGINAL:

SWAN VALLEY, Idaho (KIFI) — Firefighters in Swan Valley are currently battling a large barn fire on Chapel Road. Video from the scene shows widespread smoke as fire crews combat the blazing bales of hay. The structure is completely engulfed in flames, according to Fire Chief Travis Crystal.

Details are limited at this time, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. No injuries have been reported.

Local News 8 is tracking this developing situation. We will provide updates as new details become available.