WELD COUNTY, Colo. — Firefighters are working around a large hay bale fire along Weld County Road 28 east of Interstate 25.
Mountain View Fire Rescue said drivers will see the smoke if they are driving between Highway 66 and Colorado 119.
Our crews are on the scene of a large hay bale fire along Weld County Road 28 just east of Interstate 25. Motorists in the area between Highway 66 and Colorado 119 will see a large amount of smoke.
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County Road 28 east of the interstate remained closed at 5 p.m. At that time, the fire was considered contained. Crews will stay out overnight to monitor the fire.
Wind gusts are strong in the area. At one point Wednesday, there was a report of a 51 mph and a 35 mph gust near the fire. Wind speeds are maintaining at 15 to 20 mph, according to NOAA.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
