Famers Act Quick to Prevent Bigger Combine Fire

Friendship firefighters responded to the scene on Saturday night.

Photo by Friendship Volunteer Fire Department. 

(Friendship, Ind.) – A quick and well-prepared response prevented a more serious situation on Saturday night.

Friendship Volunteer Fire Department responded to a combine on fire in the 600 West block of County Line Road around 7:57 p.m.

Upon arrival, the farmers had the fire well under control.

Firefighters then overhauled a small fire in the corn fodder and flushed some smoldering debris out of the combine.

Friendship Volunteer Fire Department credited the farmers for being prepared and reacting quickly to the situation, as it could have been a lot worse.

More from Local News

Events

Fall Music Fest Lineup Unveiled

The free event runs Sept. 25-26.

Water Main Break Impacting Hoosier Hills Water Customers

A voluntary boil advisory is in place

Maxwell: Indiana Senate Republicans Offering Paid Spring Internships

Qualified candidates may be of any major and must be at least a college sophomore

Local Sports Report - August 15, 2026

The fall sports season is here! Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

East Central Girls Basketball to Play at Well-Respected Sneakers for Santa Event

The one-day event features some of the top programs in the state.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Collin Raye - My Kind of Girl

Luke Combs Going, Going, Gone 19:08
Florida Georgia Line Smooth 19:06
Tracy Byrd I'm From The Country 19:02
Fox News Fox News National Newscast 19:01