Ellis County Rural Fire and Hays Fire Department crews are on the scene of a sizable grass fire outside of Hays north of Interstate 70 and east of Home Depot.

At 4:31 p.m. crews were reporting the fire was contained, but crews are remaining on scene to check for hotspots.

The fire extended from I-70 to 41st St. just east of Home Depot, 1310 E 41st St., burning up to the concrete behind the store.

Check Hays Post for details as they become available.