Fire destroys a Caterpillar skid steer Friday evening while being used to work on a large pile of downed trees.

Saline County Sheriff Glen Kochanowski said the fire occurred in the 10900 block of S. Holmes Road.

61-year-old Bruce Spare said he noticed the fire about 6pm, and called for help.

Saline County Rural Fire District #2 responded, and put the fire out.

The skid steer is considered a total loss. Loss estimated at $18,000.