Engine Parked in Black Fire Damage 2017

On August 18, a Type 6 Engine, E-512, was dispatched from the Wolverine Fire, located near Babb, Montana, to a new start located approximately 69 miles southeast, near Cut Bank, Montana. E-512 was sitting in cold black. When parked, there were no open flames or any hot spots under the vehicle. Suddenly, another engine noticed flames coming from underneath E-512’s cab. The Engine Boss and the Crewmember jumped out of the vehicle and started spraying with hardline hose. No firefighters were injured, but the engine became inoperable.

RLS, Initial Attack, Engines, Vehicle Burn Damage