Semitrailer catches fire in mechanics shop near Ladd

A semitrailer caught fire inside a mechanics shop Thursday night on Route 89 outside of Ladd, fire Chief B.J. Liebe said.

Ladd, Spring Valley and Cherry firefighters responded to the business about 6 p.m., and they had the fire under control in about 20 minutes, Liebe said.

“They were able to pull the semitruck out of the shop with a backhoe before we got there, so that really minimized any damage to the shop,” Liebe said.

The shop had minor heat and smoke damage, he said. The semi was a total loss.