Police respond to two combine fires in Lancaster County

The Lancaster County Sheriff’s office responded to two combine fires that occurred Monday afternoon.

The sheriff’s office said they responded to the first fire at 2:50 p.m. at 148th Road and Martel Road after a Gleaner worth $300,000 caught fire. Bennet Fire and Rescue arrived on scene and deemed the combine a total loss.

Deputies responded to a second fire Monday afternoon at 176th Road and Waverly Road after a John Deere worth $100,000 caught fire. The cause was an engine catching on fire.

The sheriff’s office said the fires were a equipment and/or user issue and is not believe to be arson-related.