The Jaffray Fire Department responded to a tractor fire this afternoon (June 18).
“The call came in, and the crew was able to quickly control the fire and keep it from spreading to additional equipment or the surrounding area,” says Deputy Fire Chief Ben Goertzen, Elk Valley/South Country.
“The quick action of all involved prevented what could have been a much more serious situation had the fire spread to the surrounding hay field or beyond.”
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) says that a total of 7 members of the fire department responded to the call just after 1:30 p.m. on Thursday (June 18) afternoon.
There were no injuries reported, and the fire itself was largely extinguished within 30 minutes.
Crews remained on site, mopping up and ensuring there were no hot spots for much of the afternoon.
Jaffray Fire Department responded to a tractor fire on June 18 2026. (Image Credit: RDEK)
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