Press Release 18-0530

MAY 30, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEWS RELEASE #18-0530

CONTACT SHERIFF TIM MORSE 785-364-2251

Semi-Tractor Fire 190th and US 75 Hwy

SEMI-TRACTOR FIRE SOUTH OF HOLTON

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a semi-tractor on fire near 190th and US 75 Hwy around 10:30 pm Tuesday night. The Mayetta, PBPN, Hoyt, and Holton Fire Departments responded to the call. In addition, Jackson County EMS, PBPN Police Department and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene. A second semi-tractor parked next to the original semi also caught fire. The fire was extinguished at approximately 11 pm. The fire is believed to have started from one truck charging the other truck by jumper cables. No one was injured at the fire.