Date: September 16, 2023
Location: Dudley, West Midlands (UK)
Address: Crackley Way, DY2 0UW
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Bakery (Food Processing)
Equipment: Unknown
Company: No Details
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
The company, a bakery in Dudley, UK, was not identified in any press coverage of the incident.
Incident Description:
On September 18, 2023, Birmingham Live reported a fire at a bakery in Dudley, UK.
Emergency teams responded to the fire at 12:05 p.m. on September 16. At the fire’s peak, about 100 firefighters were present, with the smoke visible from great distances. By September 18, one fire engine remained on site, with drones scanning for any signs of reignition.
The Deputy Chief Fire Officer said that the teams countered numerous challenges as they sought to contain the fire and stop its spread. They effectively restricted the fire to the original building’s area and made consistent efforts to safeguard several flour silos onsite from damage. The goal was to avoid a dust explosion that could harm onsite personnel and neighboring companies.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
Birmingham Live
