SALINE COUNTY – A weekend fire in rural Saline County is being blamed on a faulty electrical wire.

Just after 5p.m. Friday, crews from Rural Fire District #3 responded to 901 South Hedville Road for a reported hay barn on fire, according to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan.

As the fire spread, officials called Rural Fire District #7 to assist.

When first responders found live electric wires on the ground, they contacted DS&O Electric Cooperative to turn off the power and prevent the fire from spreading further.

The barn that belonged to Rolling Hills Ranch contained hay, several all-terrain vehicles, a loader, along with fencing supplies and equipment.  The ranch is not affiliated with nearby Rolling Hills Zoo.

The total loss was estimated at $150,000. There were no reported injuries.