A hay bale fire on Interstate 35 in Oklahoma City was slowing traffic early Wednesday, May 28, according to KOKH.
Details on how the fire started weren’t immediately available. No injuries were reported in KOKH’s initial coverage, and it wasn’t clear how many lanes were affected or when the road would fully clear.
Background
Hay bale fires along Oklahoma highways aren’t rare in dry conditions — loose or improperly stored bales can ignite from heat, friction, or a dropped cigarette, and they can burn for hours. A single bale fire on a busy interstate corridor like I-35 can back up traffic well past the scene, since emergency crews often need shoulder access on both sides to knock the blaze down.
I-35 through Oklahoma City carries some of the state’s heaviest daily truck and commuter traffic. Any incident on the corridor during overnight or early-morning hours can still affect the morning drive if cleanup runs long.
KOKH hadn’t reported a cause or a timeline for clearing the scene as of its initial report.
Reported by KOKH. Read the original report.
