Date: May 2, 2023
Location: Baneuil, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)
Address: 700 Route de Bergerac, 24150
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Wood Dust
Industry: Decorative Laminate Production (Wood and Wood Products)
Equipment: Waste Silo
Company: Polyrey
Database Incidents: None Reported
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Polyrey is a French company that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of high-pressure decorative laminates, compact panels, and other surface solutions for interior design and architecture. The company is headquartered in Burgundy, France, and offers a wide range of products and services for various industries, including healthcare, education, hospitality, residential, and commercial. It has a global presence with operations in more than 100 countries.
Incident Description:
On May 2, 2023, ICI reported a fire at a Seveso-classified decorative laminate company in Baneuil, France.
The fire occurred in a silo that contained waste laminate, wood panels, and paper used to produce energy. About 20 firefighters with a dozen vehicles responded and got the fire under control.
According to the general manager, the extinguishing system was activated when the fire detection alarm went off, and there were no evacuations or impact on production. He stated that an internal investigation will be conducted.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
ICI
