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Incident Information:
Attachment Size Huron-Manistee NF Skid Steer Masticator Fire RLS.pdf (811.23 KB) 811.23 KB -
Location:
Michigan -
Date:
10/17/2024 -
Incident Type:
Heavy Equipment -
Description:
On October 17, 2024, the Huron Zone fire personnel were performing hazardous fuels reduction work on the Mio Ranger District, Huron-Manistee National Forest, Michigan. After several hours of operation on October 17, the trainee operator noticed white smoke coming from the rear of the track loader. They discovered a fire within the engine compartment located at the rear of CAT 299D3XE. But after opening the engine compartment, they discovered the flames were being propelled by diesel fuel coming from the fuel tank, mounted to the left of the engine. The trainee operator and trainer got the fire extinguisher from the inside of the cab and quickly extinguished the flames.
Heavy Equipment, Project Work, RLS
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