Date: June 12, 2020
Location: Whitby, Ontario (CA)
Address: 1801 Hopkins Street, L1N 7G8
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Metal Dust
Industry: Steelworks (Manufacturing)
Equipment: Berm
Company: Gerdau Steel
Database Incidents: This facility was referenced in a dust fire incident in February 2019.
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to the company website, Gerdau Steel is the largest producer of long steel in Latin America. It has steel mills in Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, India, Mexico, Peru, United States, Uruguay, and Venezuela. Gerdau’s North American operation consists of ten mills in the U.S. and three in Canada.
Incident Description:
On June 13, 2020, DurhamRegion.com reported a fire at a steel mill in Whitby, Ontario.
The fire issued heavy black smoke that could be seen from several kilometers away. Firefighters arrived at the mill at around 6:00 p.m. and had the fire under control quickly. They were only on scene for about half an hour.
According to the Whitby Deputy Fire Chief, the fire started in a berm containing metal shavings and was likely caused by materials smouldering.
No injuries were reported.
Previous Incidents:
This facility experienced a dust fire on February 26, 2019, covered in Whitby Steel Mill Experiences Second Conveyor Belt Fire This Year.
