Fire prevention and safety tips during harvest

From smallgrains.wsu.edu

The Pacific Northwest is facing yet another major heat wave. This latest extreme heat and dry conditions currently has the vast majority of the state under a “red-flag” warning, which indicates a high risk of fire danger. Therefore, with harvest starting across much of Eastern Washington, producers are encouraged to be prepared for possible combine fires. In years past, there were multiple reports of combine fires, some small and some total losses.

They say, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” While preventative methods cannot 100% guarantee a fire will not erupt, they can and should be followed to reduce any potential hazards that arise during harvest operations. Read the rest of the article here.