Farmer discovers burning combine harvester (Image: Supplied)
FARMER discovers a combine harvester on fire in Thixendale.
Both Malton fire crews attended the scene near Malton, around 10.17pm yesterday (Tuesday) following reports of a burning combine harvester.
The farmer managed to extinguish the machine using a dry powder extinguisher prior to the crew’s arrival.
Firefighters used a thermal imaging camera to investigate and ensure the combine harvester was fully extinguished.
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