By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina Post

A fire in a feedlot building west of Salina resulted in a $177,000 loss Wednesday evening.

Deputies and Rural Fire District No. 3 personnel were dispatched at 6:58 p.m. Wednesday to the Rolling Hills Feedlot, 901 S. Hedville Road, for the report of a fire in a Morton Building, Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning.

Workers at the feedlot attempted to remove as much equipment as possible, however, a large Caterpillar bucket loader model JCB 427, a Bobcat model 670, and some ATVs were destroyed, Soldan said. It is believed that build-up of hay and dust around the engine compartment of the bucket loader ignited and then the fire spread in the building.

Total loss was estimated at $177,000, Soldan said.

One worker who suffered smoke inhalation was checked by EMS personnel, but refused treatment, Soldan said.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1625845747899.jpeg" alt="It is believed that this bucket loader caught fire first. Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office" />
 <figcaption>It is believed that this bucket loader caught fire first. Photos courtesy Saline County Sheriff's Office</figcaption>
 </figure>By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY Salina PostA fire in a feedlot building west of Salina resulted in a $177,000 loss Wednesday evening.Deputies and Rural Fire District No. 3 personnel were dispatched at 6:58 p.m. Wednesday to the Rolling Hills Feedlot, 901 S. Hedville Road, for the report of a fire in a Morton Building, Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said this morning.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1625845999341.jpeg" alt="Building damage was extensive." />
 <figcaption>Building damage was extensive.</figcaption>
 </figure>Workers at the feedlot attempted to remove as much equipment as possible, however, a large Caterpillar bucket loader model JCB 427, a Bobcat model 670, and some ATVs were destroyed, Soldan said. It is believed that build-up of hay and dust around the engine compartment of the bucket loader ignited and then the fire spread in the building.Total loss was estimated at $177,000, Soldan said.One worker who suffered smoke inhalation was checked by EMS personnel, but refused treatment, Soldan said.

Fire in feedlot building west of Salina causes $177,000 loss