Update 8:37 p.m.
A barn burned down in swan valley tonight, causing an estimated $75,000 in damages.
Swan Valley Fire was alerted to a burning barn at 4:20 p.m. on September 8th at 649 Chapel Road in the Swan Valley area.
Heavy equipment was used to pull apart the hay to help douse the flames and prevent them from spreading.
Several fire fighters are spending the night to make sure no flames flare up and damage any of the nearby buildings.
Swan Valley Fire chief, Travis Crystal, and the state fire marshal will be going in tomorrow to determine the cause of the fire.
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SWAN VALLEY, Idaho (KIFI) — Firefighters in Swan Valley are currently battling a large barn fire on Chapel Road. Video from the scene shows widespread smoke as fire crews combat the blazing bales of hay. The structure is completely engulfed in flames, according to Fire Chief Travis Crystal.
Details are limited at this time, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. No injuries have been reported.
Local News 8 is tracking this developing situation. We will provide updates as new details become available.
