Fire crews were called to the CasaBlanca Resort property Thursday morning at about 9:30 a.m. where they found a riding lawnmower completely in flames. After unsuccessful attempts to douse the fire with six extinguishers, fire crews were called upon by a passing-by ambulance.
According to employees on site, the operator of the lawnmower was preparing to mow the grass on the south side of the building when the engine caught fire. Smoke could be seen from across town, which burned a dark black color. Thankfully, the gas tank on the machine was small enough with proper ventilation that it didn’t explode. Witnesses told the MLN that the only ‘explosions’ were that of the tires as they caught fire.
There were no injuries sustained from the incident and the lawnmower was deemed a total loss.
Flames could be seen from the exterior of the south wall at the CasaBlanca Resort Thursday morning as employees awaited help from Mesquite Fire Rescue. Photo by Stephanie Clark.
Flames could be seen from the exterior of the south wall at the CasaBlanca Resort Thursday morning as employees awaited help from Mesquite Fire Rescue. Photo by Stephanie Clark.
There was literally nothing left but a metal frame of a riding lawnmower used to keep the CasaBlanca grass maintained after the engine ignited in flames Thursday morning. Photo by Stephanie Clark.
With little winds Thursday morning, the fuel inside of the lawnmower was more than enough to destroy the machine. Photo by Stephanie Clark.
Mesquite Fire Rescue crews were on scene within minutes to douse the flames Thursday morning. Photo by Stephanie Clark.
Employees attempted to save the lawnmower, but failed after using at least six fire extinguishers. Photo by Stephanie Clark.
