A Farmer was using a Combine to bail wheat straw, when "something" caused a spark (later determined to be a piece of metal, by the Farmer) and caught the field on fire. The "first fire" burned 12.6 acres, but didn't affect the bailed wheat. The 2nd fire, same field, about two hours later, covered 14.1 acres, but, burned all of the bailed wheat and the field. Nearby homes were protected.
29 сен 2024