Date: February 7, 2022
Location: Davistow, Cornwall (UK)
Address: No Details
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Grain Processing (Agriculture)
Equipment: Grain Silo
Company: Unknown
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
The company was not identified in any press coverage of the incident.
Incident Description:
On February 7, 2022, Cornwall Live reported a silo fire at an agricultural facility in Davistow, Cornwall, UK.
The fire was reported to Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service at about 1:45 p.m. Immediately following the report, fire crews from Delabole and Launceston, as well as an aerial ladder platform from Newquay station, were dispatched to the scene.
When the crews realized the scale of the fire, they requested assistance from Launceston. At around 4:15 p.m., crews from Callington and Bude were also called to assist.
Firefighters contained the fire at the silo itself using a hose reel and breathing equipment. Newquay Community Fire Station’s aerial platform was then used to hoist crews battling the flames from above.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
Cornwall Live
