Date: December 5, 2019
Location: Grand Township, Ohio (USA)
Address: OH-309 & OH-37, 43332
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Egg Production (Food Processing)
Equipment: Grain Bin
Company: Trillium Farms
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to the company’s website, Trillium Farms is an egg producer headquartered in Croton, Ohio. It was established in 2011 and has additional locations in Johnstown, Larue, Marseilles and Mt. Victory, Ohio.
Incident Description:
On December 6, 2019, WKTN reported a grain bin fire at an egg-producing facility in Grand Township, Ohio.
The Scioto Valley Fire Department responded on December 5, but firefighters had to return the following day when the fire continued to burn inside one of the large bins on the property. Nineteen fire departments responded.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
WKTN
Newark Advocate