Date: September 2, 2021
Location: Xaxim, Santa Catarina (Brazil)
Address: Rua João Dedonatti, 27 – Industrial Lunardi
Type: Dust Explosion
Fuel: Textile Fibre
Industry: Packaging Producer
Equipment: Unknown
Company: Rafitec Indústria e Comércio de Sacaria
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: 9 injured
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Rafitec Indústria e Comércio de Sacaria is a fibre production company headquartered in Xaxim, Brazil. It was incorporated in 1995 and specializes in the production of polypropylene packaging for the most diverse segments of the agribusiness.
Incident Description:
On September 2, 2021, NDT reported an explosion and fire at a fibre production factory in Xaxim, Brazil.
Firefighters responded to the call shortly after 3:50 p.m. and found that thick clouds of black smoke could be seen from a distance. Eight fire department trucks and 30 firefighters worked to fight the flames. Water trucks from private companies in the region’s city halls also assisted at the site.
At 8:40 p.m., firefighters reported that the flames had significantly decreased, so they concentrated more on two points with the highest burns. More than 200,000 litres of water were used.
There were at least 250 people at the site when the fire started, but they all got out on time. Seven people were treated for burns and smoke inhalation while two had minor burns.
