Local firefighters from multiple stations responded to a tractor fire on Silverhill Road Thursday evening. At approximately 5:48 PM, firefighters from the Gore and Holland Fire Departments were dispatched to 3076 Silver Hill Road following reports of a tractor ablaze. Upon arrival, the first fire unit confirmed a fully involved tractor fire with a round baler engulfed in flames by over 90%. The fire had also spread to the surrounding field and several round bales. Due to the escalating situation, the alarm was upgraded, bringing in additional resources from the Subligna Fire Department. Fire crews were alerted that the tractor operator had sustained burn injuries, prompting the dispatch of Floyd Atrium EMS to the scene. Firefighters successfully extinguished the original equipment fire and brought the extensions in the field under control. However, Fire Command reported that the tractor and hay baler were a total loss. In addition to Gore, Holland and Subligna Fire Departments and AtriumHealth Floyd EMS, the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene. All units were back in service by 7:02 PM.