Date: October 14, 2023
Location: Breitenbrunn, Saxony (Germany)
Address: Unknown
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Grain Processing (Agriculture)
Equipment: Storage Warehouse
Company: No Details
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: 20,000 Euros
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
The company, an agribusiness in Breitenbrunn, Germany, was not identified in any press coverage of the incident.
Incident Description:
On October 14, 2023, All-In reported a fire at an agribusiness in Breitenbrunn, Germany.
At approximately 7:15 p.m., the Donau-Iller integrated control center received a report of a fire in an agricultural structure. The fire involved hay stored in a silo within an agricultural warehouse, resulting in heavy smoke filling the hall.
Preliminary findings suggest that the stored hay spontaneously ignited. It was contained in a timely manner, preventing it from spreading to the main building. The estimated material damage incurred amounts to approximately 20,000 euros.
The final investigation into the incident is being conducted by the Mindelheim police.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
All-In
