Date: November 14, 2019
Location: Ashby, Minnesota (USA)
Address: 110th Street, 56309
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Grain Processing (Agriculture)
Equipment: Grain Dryer
Company: Unknown
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
The farm in question was not identified in any press coverage of the incident.
Incident Description:
On November 14, 2019, the Fergus Falls Journal reported a grain dryer fire at a farm near Ashby, Minnesota.
The farm owner called 911 when he discovered that a grain dryer on the property was on fire.
When firefighters from Dalton and Ashby responded, they made efforts to empty the unit, which had been drying corn. The owner was able to shut down both power and propane being fed to the unit.
There were no injuries reported. The damage to the dryer was unknown.
Sources:
Fergus Falls Journal