Combined effort quells haystack fire

It required 20,000 gallons of water and 21 personnel, but fire crews from across the area were able to douse a blaze which had fully engulfed a haystack, shed and farm equipment off River Breaks Road on Nov. 10

According to a press release from Polson Rural Fire District Chief Jack Clapp, despite a large volume of fire on arrival, the flames were contained and prevented from spreading to an adjoining haystack and sheds. The district dispatched a total of five engines and two tenders to the scene, while the cities of Polson and Ronan each sent tenders as well. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, the release states.