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Over the summer months reports of machine fires normally increase.
These are often caused by dried forest debris building up in voids in machines, mixed with leaked oil or hydraulic fluid.
We featured two fires in the July 2023 bulletin and have experienced machine fires on sites already this year.
Inspect your machines, give them a thorough clean down and ensure the onboard and portable fire extinguisher systems are serviced and ready for use. The onboard can help prevent the total loss of a machine, and the portable can be required to make a safe exit from the cab.