Date: January 19, 2022
Location: Campo Erê, Santa Catarina (Brazil)
Address: Unknown
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Grain Processing (Agriculture)
Equipment: Grain Dryer
Company: Unknown
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
The company, an agribusiness in Campo Erê, Brazil, was not identified in any press coverage of the incident.
Incident Description:
On January 20, 2022, OesteMais reported a grain dryer fire at an agribusiness in Campo Erê, Brazil.
The fire was confirmed to be a burning type combustion within the structure, in grains that accumulated during the drying process. In order to control the flames, the insulation of all combustible materials was carried out, followed by the use of a small amount of water and the closing of air intakes.
After the fire was under control, employees were instructed to monitor the site in the following hours, due to the danger of spreading.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
OesteMais
