Date: August 30, 2023
Location: Buckie, Banffshire (UK)
Address: AB56 5BU
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Malt Production (Food Processing)
Equipment: Grain Dryer
Company: Portgordon Maltings
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Portgordon Maltings is a malt production company in Buckie, UK. It was founded in 1870 as the Great Ryburgh maltings. In 1979, the company’s expansion reached Scotland with the construction of the Portgordon maltings in Speyside. In 2005, it broadened its horizons, adding malting locations in Germany and Poland. This growth positioned it as the 10th largest malting corporation globally. The broader corporate group also includes sister entities like MFP and EDME, which produce ingredients for the baking sector.
Incident Description:
On August 30, 2023, the Press & Journal reported a fire at a malt production company in Buckie, UK.
Fire crews were notified at around 1:15 p.m. Five units rushed to the location, where they suspected a grain dryer had ignited. Smoke was visible emerging from the on-site structures while teams worked diligently to contain the fire.
Firefighting personnel stayed on the premises until 11:00 p.m., focusing on cooling down areas that were still hot. Although the response was reduced as the night progressed, teams kept an eye on the location for nine hours post the fire’s onset. The police provided additional support, establishing a perimeter around the entire site.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
Press & Journal
