Loader catches fire at Elko Canfor yard

The Elko and Baynes Lake fire departments were called out Wednesday evening after a piece of equipment caught fire at the Canfor mill yard in Elko.

Fire chief Michael Hockley reported a loader on the property was in flames when they arrived.

They were able to knock it down in short order before it was able to spread to any nearby fuels.

There were no injuries to anyone on site.

The employee’s quick actions and following protocol are being recognized by the chief for not having the fire spread.