Fire at Idaho Falls straw maze causes $100K in damage

A fire burning in a straw bale maze in Idaho Falls caused an estimated $100,000 in damage and was expected to continue to burn into Thursday or Friday. The Idaho Falls Fire Department tells KIFI-TV that the fire started at about 10:30 p.m. Tuesday and was fueled by about 100 1-ton bales of straw. Gusting winds blew smoke from the fire over the city. Owner Preston Walker says the fire at the "Lost Straw Maze" also burned a backhoe. Firefighters say they don’t plan to pour any more water on the fire, but expect it to continue to burn into for one or two more days.