The fire was reported at about 4 a.m.
#Breaking-If you see some smoke around Lake Wheeler Rd in Raleigh, it could be from this hay fire at an @NCState barn. #ABC11 pic.twitter.com/1Gg3OPVfv7
— Gloria Rodriguez (@GloriaABC11) July 20, 2017
Authorities on the scene said the fire was located at the school's beef education unit.
Fire officials said about 15 piles of hay caught fire, but it didn't pose a threat to any people or animals.
Fire officials say smoke comes from @15 piles of hay catching fire at @NCState barn but say it's not posing a threat to anybody. #ABC11 pic.twitter.com/vg51uaDWl2
— Gloria Rodriguez (@GloriaABC11) July 20, 2017