BEATRICE, Neb. — Firefighters spent three hours Tuesday night battling a blaze caused by an electrical fire in the cab of a combine at the LandMark Implement building in north Beatrice.

On Wednesday, crews were working to clear out the building and storefront of the John Deere dealership to get a better idea of the damage.

Most of the smoke and flames were contained to the shop area, which is about 70 by 200 feet and housed combines, tractors and other equipment. Damage is expected to be significant.

The fire call came in about 9 p.m. Tuesday, and flames were visible to drivers on U.S. 77. Firefighters cleared the area at 12:33 a.m.

The Nebraska State Fire Marshal's Office investigated the fire and determined the cause, according to Beatrice Fire and Rescue, which responded along with three firetrucks and 23 firefighters from Beatrice Rural Fire. One firefighter was taken to Beatrice Community Hospital for heat exhaustion.