Date: August 3, 2022
Location: Bergerac, Dordogne (France)
Address: Boulevard Charles Garraud, 24100
Type: Potential Dust Explosion
Fuel: Chemical Dust
Industry: Nitrocellulose Production
Equipment: Unknown
Company: Manuco
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: Eight Injured
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Manuco is a manufacturer of nitrocellulose, a product used in the composition of explosives and powders. Located in Bergeron, France, it is a supplier for the defense, outdoors, law enforcement, pyrotechnics and civil explosives industries.
Incident Description:
On August 3, 2022, BFM TV reported an explosion at a nitrocellulose production plant in Bergeron, France.
The incident occurred at around 2:00 p.m., when several explosions were heard coming from a storage building at the factory. They were followed by a fire. Eight people were injured, one seriously, and taken to the hospital by emergency services.
Authorities and emergency services responded quickly to the scene. A total of 20 police officers, 61 firefighters, 32 vehicles and two helicopters were mobilized. All factory employees as well as sports facilities not far from the factory were evacuated. According to the mayor of the city, 35 other people were impacted by the fumes caused by the fire.
The cause is under investigation.
Sources:
BFM TV
