Date: April 3, 2022
Location: Inverness, Scotland (UK)
Address: Morayhill Dalcross IV2 7JQ
Type: Dust Explosion
Fuel: Wood Dust
Industry: Wood Processing (Wood and Wood Processing)
Equipment: Conveyor System
Company: West Fraser Mill
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, West Fraser Mill is one of North America’s largest lumber manufacturers with facilities in British Columbia, Alberta, and the southern U.S., and the UK. Products include lumber, panels, engineered wood products, pulp and paper, newsprint, wood chips and other residuals. It was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Vancouver, BC.
Incident Description:
On April 4, 2022, The Press and Journal reported an explosion at a wood processing plant in Inverness, Scotland, UK.
After receiving reports of a fire at the mill around 5.30 p.m., six fire appliances and two additional support appliances were dispatched to the scene. Videos on social media showed thick plumes of smoke surrounding the site. Police were also on hand to assist the fire service as crews extinguished the flames with eight breathing apparatus and two hose reel jets.
The company’s spokeswoman said that emergency procedures were immediately activated when employees heard an explosion in the conveyor area.
No injuries were reported and the mill is still operational. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.
Sources:
The Press and Journal
