ELY, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Authorities responded to a fire on Hwy 169 on Monday afternoon.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a truck hauling hay bales caught fire around 12:30 on Monday.

The fire was extinguished, and crews worked to clean the lanes following the fire.

No one was injured during the incident.

Highway 169 is now reopened as of 3:20.

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