Date: February 7, 2022
Location: Marsden Point, Northland (New Zealand)
Address: Northport, 0171
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Wood Dust
Industry: Logistics
Equipment: Conveyor System
Company: Northport
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Northport is a seaport in Marsden Point, New Zealand. While primarily used for the export of forest products, the terminal is a versatile facility for large multi-purpose vessels. It totals 58 hectares of land, with over 30 hectares now paved and being used for cargo operations.
Incident Description:
On February 7, 2022, the Northern Advocate reported a conveyor belt fire at a seaport in Marsden Point, New Zealand.
According to a spokesman for the port, the fire started around 12:45 p.m. on the conveyor system feeding the woodchip pile.
Crews from the Ruakākā Volunteer Fire Brigade immediately responded. However, they were soon joined by firefighters from Waipū and Whangārei as the incident was upgraded to a second alarm.
An aerial appliance was used to gain access to the elevated woodchip conveyor. The fire subsided by 1:45 p.m., but it was not extinguished until 4:30 p.m. A crew of firefighters remained on-site to prevent any flare-ups from damaging the area.
No injuries were reported but the woodchip conveyor suffered extensive damage.
Sources:
Northern Advocate
