Quick action limits damage in Laporte-area combine fire

Emergency crews were called to a combine fire west of Laporte on Sunday afternoon.

The Chesterfield, Eatonia, and Newcombe (CEN) fire crews were dispatched around 4 p.m. after reports of a blaze on farm equipment.

Officials say the farmer was able to use their own equipment to largely contain the fire on the combine’s header, minimizing damage before crews arrived.

CEN firefighters assisted in putting out a field fire sparked by the incident and ensured the scene was safe.

No injuries were reported.