Date: October 5, 2021
Location: Vancouver, Washington (USA)
Address: 3103 NW Lower River Road, 98660
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Grain Storage (Agriculture)
Equipment: Grain Silo
Company: Port of Vancouver
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, the Port of Vancouver is a deep-water port located in Vancouver, Washington along the Columbia River. Founded in 1912, the port contains five terminals, along with the largest mobile harbor cranes in North America which are typically used to unload wind energy equipment.
Incident Description:
On October 5, 2921, Feed and Grain reported a fire in a below-ground grain silo at the Port of Vancouver in Vancouver, Washington.
Firefighters were dispatched to the scene after maintenance workers called 911 after being unable to control the fire. As firefighters investigated, workers told them that welding sparks fell into a grain storage area as they were performing maintenance.
Since smoke was detected throughout the building and grain elevator, the Hazardous Materials Team was brought in to monitor the air and check for extension.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
Feed and Grain
