At 6:20 p.m., October 11, La Plata Community Fire Protection District firefighters were dispatched to a vehicle fire on Highway 3 South.
Upon arrival, firefighters found a combine fully engulfed in flames. Pre-connected hand lines were deployed to extinguish the fire and protect nearby crops. Crews operated on scene for just over an hour.
There were 4 apparatus and 10 personnel on scene. No injuries were reported.
La Plata Fire Fighters extinguish burning combine
LPCFD Photo of Combine fire on Oct. 11. There were no injuries reported.