Date: February 15, 2023
Location: Meleiro, Santa Catarina (Brazil)
Address: Industrial Neighbourhood
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, a grain facility in Meleiro, Brazil, was not identified in any press coverage of the incident.
Incident Description:
On February 15, 2023, 4OITO reported a fire at a grain facility in Meleiro, Brazil.
The fire developed in a silo containing 18,000 kilos of corn. Firefighters gained access by going up the side ladder. They used 1200 litres of water to fight the flames while employees cooled the burning grain with buckets of water.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
4OITO
