Date: April 25, 2023
Location: Motten, Bavaria (Germany)
Address: Unknown
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Wood Dust
Industry: Lumber Processing (Wood and Wood Processing)
Equipment: Dust Collector
Company: Unknown
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
The company, a lumber processing plant in Motten, Germany, was not identified in any press coverage of the incident.
Incident Description:
On April 25, 2023, Osthessen Zeitung reported a fire at a lumber processing plant in Motten, Germany.
Volunteer fire brigades were dispatched after receiving a report that a machine had self-ignited in a garage. The fire was caused by the owner forgetting to switch off the chip extraction system, leading to chips and dust being suctioned and igniting due to high heat.
Fortunately, the owner quickly noticed the fire and was able to put it out with a fire extinguisher and the help of fire brigades from Kothen, Oberzell, and Speicherz. There was little damage, and no injuries were reported.
Sources:
Osthessen Zeitung
