Petersburg Fire Dept. Assists With Wheeler County Baler Fire

Two fire departments were called to a baler fire west of Elgin on Monday afternoon. 

The Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department was called as mutual aid 13 miles west of Elgin.

The fire took place within Wheeler County. Shortly afterward, at approximately 2:45 p.m., both Petersburg and Elgin Volunteer Fire Departments were called to assist with the fire.

Jim Kittleson, Fire Chief for the Elgin Volunteer Fire Department, said the fire was started by hot bearings on the baler.

This story will be updated when more information is available.