Date: June 14, 202
Location: Canela, Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil)
Address: Industrial District
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Wood Dust
Industry: Wood Processing (Wood and Wood Products)
Equipment: Storage Shed
Company: Unknown
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
The company, a wood processing facility in Canela, Brazil, was not identified in any press coverage of the incident.
Incident Description:
On June 15, 2023, Folha reported a fire at a wood processing facility in Canela, Brazil.
The Canela Fire Department received a call at around 11:30 p.m. about a fire in a storage shed. Upon arrival at the scene, fire crews saw that the storage facility had suffered damage to its electrical network and a portion of the raw materials. Two fire trucks were deployed to fight the fire, using approximately 20,000 litres of water.
The Fire Department successfully rescued approximately 80% of the factory, ensuring that the structure remained intact. There were no reported injuries and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Sources:
Folha
