Firefighters from Hartlepool and Stockton fire stations were called to the farm on Sunday, August 2, after the machine caught alight. A spokesperson for the fire service said a much larger incident was prevented and the flames did not spread across surrounding fields. (Image: CLEVELAND FIRE BRIGADE)"As harvesting continues, we encourage everyone working in the agricultural sector to remain vigilant and take simple precautions to help prevent fires," they said. A combine harvester fire in Dalton Piercy near Hartlepool has prompted a warning for farmers. (Image: CLEVELAND FIRE BRIGADE)Farmers and agricultural workers are advised to: