An undisclosed malfunction led to a fire that destroyed a tractor in Hartford late Saturday morning.
Lyon County Fire District 5 was called to the 2200 block of Road 105, near the Hartford city limits, shortly after 11:30 am. According to District 5 Fire Chief Greg Zumbrunn crews found a fully engulfed John Deere tractor in the middle of the roadway and were able to extinguish the flames.
Zumbrunn says the fire was caused by a malfunction of some kind and the tractor was a total loss. The tractor’s estimated value was $28,000 according to Zumbrunn.
No injuries were reported. Lyon County Deputies and Flint Hills Refuge Firefighters also responded to the call.
11:45 am Saturday: fire crews responding to tractor fire in hartford
Area firefighters are currently on scene of a tractor fire that developed just before noon Saturday.
Crews were called to the 2200 block of Road 105, right near the Hartford city limits, shortly after 11:30 am. The initial report indicated a John Deere tractor was in the middle of the roadway fully engulfed in flames.
Word on injuries, cause and damage is currently pending. Stay with KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media for more details as they become available.
