Date: July 6, 2023
Location: Rapid City, South Dakota (USA)
Address: 426 Omaha Street, 57701
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Grain Processing (Agriculture)
Equipment: Conveyor Belt
Company: Dakota Mill & Grain
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Dakota Mill & Grain is an agribusiness headquartered in Rapid City, South Dakota. It specifically focuses on grain handling and processing. The company is involved in the buying, storing, processing, and selling of various types of grains, such as corn, wheat, soybeans, and oats. Dakota Mill & Grain works closely with farmers and agricultural suppliers to acquire and process grain products, which are then sold to various customers, including livestock producers, food manufacturers, and export markets.
Incident Description:
On July 6, 2023, News Center 1 reported a fire at an agribusiness in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Shortly after 12:00 p.m., the Rapid City Fire Department promptly responded to a structure fire at the facility. Upon arrival, the initial responding crews spoke with the staff members of the establishment, who had alerted them about smoke emanating from one of the conveyor belts. The specific area of concern was the highest point within the grain mill, requiring access via the roof.
To gain entry into the silo, the firefighting teams used aerial trucks, leveraging the existing three-story structure positioned above the primary silo. It was determined that the fire originated from a mechanical structure that needed to be disassembled in order to access and address the fire.
Given the complexities of the situation, the firefighting crews remained on the scene and actively worked for a duration of three hours.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
News Center 1
