Date: June 19, 2023
Location: Sparta, Tennessee (USA)
Address: 327 Turntable Road, 38583
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Metal Dust
Industry: Insulated Wire and Cable Recycling (Metal Working)
Equipment: Storage Silo
Company: Sparta Metal Processing
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Sparta Metal Processing is an insulated wire and cable recycling facility in Sparta, Tennessee. The company offers recycling of insulated wire, transformer windings, bare bright and cathode substitute chops, thereby helping clients to recycle and reuse the metals.
Incident Description:
On June 20, 2023, News Talk 94.1 reported a fire at an insulated wire and cable recycling facility in Sparta, Tennessee.
The Cookeville Fire Department provided assistance to the Sparta Fire Department after the latter faced difficulties in extinguishing the fire.
The fire originated from ignited metal shavings that accumulated in the exhaust system, eventually spreading to a holding silo. The Sparta FD encountered challenges in accessing the silo with water. To address this, the Cookeville FD used their aerial platform to open up the silo and deliver water into it. They employed an elevated master stream, capable of pumping large volumes of water, which significantly aided the firefighting process.
Teams remained on the scene for approximately 3.5 hours. No injuries were reported.
Sources:
News Talk 94.1
