Date: October 25, 2021
Location: Kelowna, British Columbia (CA)
Address: 2570 Ross Road, V1Z 1M1
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Metal Dust
Industry: Chrome Bumper Manufacturing (Automotive & Metal Working)
Equipment: Dust Collector
Company: Kelowna Electroplating
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Kelowna Electroplating is a chrome bumper manufacturer in Kelowna, British Columbia. Its products, which include heavy-duty bumpers for vocational Class 8 trucks, supply both the OEM and aftermarket sectors.
Incident Description:
On October 25, 2021, the Kelowna Capital News reported a fire at a chrome bumper manufacturer in Kelowna, British Columbia.
The smoke was first spotted just after 1:30 p.m. Two trucks from West Kelowna Fire Rescue responded. Arriving fire crews saw smoke coming from the building.
According to the Assistant Fire Chief, metal shavings in a dust collection bin ignited when they became extremely hot. Employees put out the flames quickly so firefighters ventilated the building.
The building and dust collector suffered some smoke damage, but no injuries were reported.
Sources:
Kelowna Capital News
