Date: January 24, 2020
Location: Bottineau, North Dakota (USA)
Address: 510 Railroad Avenue, 58318
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Grain Processing (Agriculture)
Equipment: Grain Dryer
Company: Border Ag and Energy
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to the company’s website, Border Ag and Energy is an agricultural cooperative headquartered in Bottineau, North Dakota, with locations in six other communities across the state.
Incident Description:
On January 24, 2020, KFYR reported a sunflower dryer fire at an agricultural co-operative in Bottineau, North Dakota.
Bottineau Fire Department responded soon after the fire ignited at around 10:00 a.m. and put it out within an hour.
According to the general manager, these fires are relatively common, and there were minimal product losses.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
KFYR