A grassfire erupted just northwest of six corners in the Foothills.

It's just north of the intersection of Hwy 543 (Coal Trail) and 32nd Street West.

It appears it was hay bale that caught on fire.

High River and Okotoks fire departments have contained the fire and are working on extinguishing it.

It happened at approximately 10:30 on Tuesday morning.

As of 12:00 p.m. crews were still working on the blaze.

No word yet on the cause.

Crews have contained the blaze

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