Baler catches fire near Mullins Prairie

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a hay baler on fire on FM 155 near Mullins Prairie on Wednesday, July 1 around 4:08 p.m., according to Sheriff Keith Korenek. The La Grange Volunteer Fire Department was notified and responded to the scene along with Deputy Wesley Arrison. Upon arrival, the New Holland 688 hay baler had heavy fire damage. The fire was quickly contai…