Date: November 17, 2021
Location: Union Springs, New York (USA)
Address: 5083 White Road, 13160
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Grain Processing (Agriculture)
Equipment: Grain Bin
Company: DuMond Farms
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, DuMond Farms is a grain processing farm in Union Springs, New York. It was founded in 1980 and produces non-GMO corn, soybeans, and wheat. DuMond Grain, LLC turns these commodities into products and has expanded to offer GMO and non-GMO cornmeal and roasted soybean meal as well as wheat.
Incident Description:
On November 17, 2021, Finger Lakes 1 reported a grain bin fire at a grain processing business in Union Springs, New York.
Fleming firefighters were called to a structure fire at 2:15 a.m. Upon arrival, they found a grain bin and dryer fire.
Firefighters from Auburn, Fleming, Aurelius, Owasco, Scipio, and Union Springs were also called to the scene.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
Finger Lakes 1
