BeGrainSafe: Preventing Combine Fires

A combine fire can turn a productive harvest day into a dangerous and costly situation within minutes. Dry crop residue, heat, friction, and fuel create the right conditions for fires to start, but many combine fires can be prevented through proactive maintenance, regular cleaning, and safe operating practices.

Use this checklist before and during harvest to help reduce the risk of equipment fires and protect people, machinery, and crops.