Date: August 3, 2021
Location: Eichstegen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)
Address: No Details
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Grain Processing (Agriculture)
Equipment: Grain Silo
Company: Unknown
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: 150,000 euros
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
The company was not identified in any press coverage of the incident.
Incident Description:
On August 3, 2021, Zeit Online reported a deflagration in a grain silo in Eichstegen, Germany.
According to preliminary findings, smoke was initially generated in the ventilation and conveyor systems as a result of a technical defect. The silo itself then caught fire. Gases formed by the fire eventually burst the cover.
The fire brigade extinguished the fire quickly. Damages came to around 150,000 euros.
According to police, no injuries were reported.
Sources:
Zeit Online
