Combine Fires: How They Start and the Smartest Way to Stop Them

Each fall, farmers face the same risk: combine fires

Between crop residue, hot engines, and long harvest hours, it only takes a spark to ignite a six-figure disaster. A combine worth $300,000 can go up in flames in less than five minutes — and when it does, downtime costs thousands more each day.

How Combine Fires Start

Most combine fires begin with a simple chain of events:

1. Crop dust and chaff buildup around the engine or exhaust.

2. Friction or hot bearings that reach ignition temperature.

3. Fuel or hydraulic leaks that feed the flames.

4. Dry weather and wind that spread the fire fast.

Add long days, tired crews, and minimal maintenance time — and you have the perfect recipe for a field fire.

Why Traditional Extinguishers Fail Farmers

Many farmers rely on dry-chemical extinguishers that come with their equipment
The problem? They’re built for office buildings, not combines.

• They clog or lose pressure after sitting unused.

• The corrosive powder destroys electronics and engines.

• They’re single-use, leaving you helpless if the fire reignites.

• They require regular service and recharging — something most farmers don’t have time for.

Even when they work, the cleanup often totals thousands of dollars in damage — corrosion in wiring, sensors, and hydraulics that void warranties and shorten machine life.

STOP-FYRE® — The World’s BEST Fire Extinguisher®

STOP-FYRE® was engineered by firefighters who know farmers— people who know you can’t afford failure when the flames start.

✅ Clean Agent Technology

No powder. No mess. No corrosion. STOP-FYRE® uses a non-corrosive clean agent that instantly knocks down fire without harming your equipment.

✅ Always Ready — No Maintenance

No recharging, no inspections, no service contracts. It’s always ready the moment you grab it.

✅ Multi-Shot Capability

Use it multiple times in a single fire or across machines — unlike traditional one-and-done extinguishers.

✅ Lightweight & Simple

So intuitive anyone on your farm can use it safely — from hired hands to family members.

✅ Lifetime No-Hassle Guarantee®

There isn't another fire extinguisher manufacturer with a Lifetime Guarantee.

Real Farmers. Real Fires. Real Saves.

Across America, farmers have used STOP-FYRE® to save billions of dollars in equipment.
One Minnesota farmer put it simply:

“If I didn’t have STOP-FYRE®, I’d be out a $500,000 combine. Instead, I was back harvesting an hour later.”

That’s not marketing — that’s proof.

Protect Your Harvest, Your Equipment, and Your Legacy

Every second counts when fire strikes in the field.
Your combine, tractor, or grain dryer isn’t just a machine — it’s your livelihood and legacy.

Don’t gamble a $500,000 combine on a $50 extinguisher.
Get the extinguisher that’s always ready, always clean, and always proven.

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