Snowblower Catches Fire before Snowstorm

Yesterday Evening before the snow started at approximately 1300 hours. NMFC, Carlisle Fire & Rescue Services, and Union Fire Company were dispatched to a Mobile Home Fire endangering a house in the area of 1150 Longs Gap Road. Before arriving on the scene additional details were given that a snowblower was on fire in a car port. Upon arrival on the scene the owner pushed the snowblower out to the end of the driveway were it was clear of any exposures catching on fire. DC45 arrived on the scene with the fire out and recommended the box be reduced. C39 reduced the box to Company 39. Engine139 stretched a bumper line for any hotspots. Units were on scene for approximately 20 minutes before going available.