Date: December 30, 2022
Location: Orwell, Ohio (USA)
Address: 150 Grand Valley Avenue, 44076
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Wood Dust
Industry: Cabinetmaking (Wood and Wood Products)
Equipment: Sawdust Silo
Company: Kraftmaid Cabinetry
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Kraftmaid Cabinetry is a cabinetry business in Orwell, Ohio. It serves the residential market with kitchen and bathroom accessories like cabinets, storage solutions, and more.
Incident Description:
On December 31, 2022, the Star Beacon reported a dust collector fire at a cabinetry business in Orwell, Ohio.
The fire started in a sawdust collection silo on the southeast portion of the complex. Maintenance workers came to the plant that had been closed for the holidays and found the silo smouldering.
Firefighters received the call at 4:19 p.m. Ten fire departments worked in stages over a seven-hour period to put it out. The silo had to be emptied slowly and a lot of water was needed to cool the burning material. An estimated 50,000 gallons of water was used.
At approximately 1:45 a.m. a rekindle was noticed, and the Orwell and Middlefield fire departments returned to the scene until about 5:00 a.m.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
Star Beacon
