Almira grain elevator catches fire
STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 7 months, 3 weeks AGO
A fire apparatus sits in front of the Almira grain elevator that had a short-lived structure fire Wednesday evening.
GCSO PHOTO
ALMIRA — Grant County Fire District 6 and Lincoln County Fire District 8 responded to a fire at the grain elevator in Almira shortly before 5 p.m. Wednesday, according to a news brief released by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
The fire, caused by a seized gearbox in the head house that had seized and overheated, was under control in about 20 minutes. There were no injuries and salvage operations and assessment of the facility were underway at press time.
GCSO reported no injuries caused by the fire.
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