Equipment operator escapes tractor fire in Ooltewah

OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — A tractor caught on fire Thursday while driving down a road in Ooltewah.

Courtesy of Tri Community VFD

The Tri Community Volunteer Fire Department responded to the fire around 2 p.m.

In the 5500 block of Old Hunter Road, firefighters found a tractor entirely on fire.

The person operating the tractor got out safely and did not sustain injuries, according to the fire department.

Crews also closed the roadway for a while because of the fire.

Firefighters extinguished the tractor fire and the fire that had spread to nearby grass.

The equipment has been recovered from the roadway as well.

Courtesy of Tri Community VFD