Fire burns through hundreds of hay bales in Buckeye

BUCKEYE, Ariz. (AP) - A hay bale fire emitting flames and smoke in Buckeye does not appear to be endangering any people or property.

Fire officials say the blaze started around 4 a.m. Wednesday at a dairy farm near Jackrabbit Trail and Indian School Road.

They do not know the cause and are letting the fire continue to burn for now.

Authorities say no structures or electricity lines are being threatened. Animals at the farm are safe.

They estimate there are hundreds of bales burning.