HAY BALER FIRE BURNS 27 ACRES IN CHAPPELL HILL
Over two dozen acres and numerous hay bales burned after a hay baler caught fire Friday in Chappell Hill.
Around 11:30 a.m., the Chappell Hill Volunteer Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire off of FM 2447 near River Bottom Lane.
Upon arrival, firefighters found a round baler and hay meadow on fire. Due to high winds and the amount of fuel on the ground, numerous fire departments were called to assist.
A total of 27 acres burned. Units were at the scene until around 7 p.m.
On the scene with Chappell Hill firefighters were the Brenham, Salem, Meyersville, Washington, Bellville, Hempstead and Prairie View Fire Departments, as well as Washington County’s CERT Team, EMS, and the Office of Emergency Management.
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