A firefighter looks on while equipment sparks at Washington Rental Wednesday. Photos by Sally Hart.

Authorities responded to a report of equipment on fire at Washington Rental last night. At approximately 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, the incident was reported at 210 South 15th Avenue. A power line was also down across the equipment. Washington Fire Department, Washington County Ambulance, Washington Police Department and Alliant Energy responded to the scene and the fire was extinguished.