Hay bales destroyed

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BROOKINGS – Hay bales caught fire, according to the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office.

The fire was reported at 6:48 a.m. Wednesday on 215th Street near 468th Avenue, just west of Brookings, said Assistant Sheriff Scott Sebring.

“It was found that two round grass hay bales were on fire. Brookings Fire put the fire out. The two bales were a total loss and valued at $100,” Sebring said.

The fire is under the investigation by the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office.

Anyone with any information about this case can contact the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office at 696-8300 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously by visiting www.brookingsareacrimestoppers.com or by calling 692-STOP (7867).