When hay is baled or stored with too much moisture, it can heat from the inside out.

When hay is baled or stored with too much moisture, it can heat from the inside out. That heat can build quietly — and in the wrong conditions, it can ignite. Watch for these red flags 🚩 · Musty/sour “tobacco-like” smell · Steam or condensation near stacked hay · Hot, humid air in the hay area · Bales that feel unusually warm Do this today: 1. Ventilate your hay storage area 2. Stack so heat can escape 3. Check internal temps with a hay thermometer (available in every Rescue Kit), over 150 degrees requires the fire department, fire imminent at 175 degrees 4. Keep aisles clear + have an evacuation plan Learn more on fire safety best practices and innovative solutions at FireHorseRescue.com 🥰🎥 @firehorserescuekits #firehorserescue #barnfire #firesafety #haystorage #equestrianfiresafety