On July 9, 2023, Merkur reported a fire at a grain processing facility in Hamburg, Germany. Approximately 80 emergency service personnel spent over 10 hours putting it out.
Incidents
Fire Engulfs Agribusiness in South Dakota, Prompting Swift Response
On July 6, 2023, News Center 1 reported a silo fire at an agribusiness in Rapid City, South Dakota. Staff members saw smoke emanating from one of the conveyor belts.
Issue With Electrical Panel Ignites Fire at Grain Processing Facility
On June 28, 2023, Le Bien Public reported a fire at a grain plant in Til-Châtel, France. It originated in the electrical panel, which controls various operations on site.
Fire Develops in Wood Chip Storage Building at Timber Facility in Germany
On June 28, 2023, InFranken.de reported a fire at a timber processing facility in Bibart, Germany. Emergency services from nearby fire brigades brought it under control.
Sawdust Silo Damaged by Explosion at Wood Processing Facility in France
On June 23, 2023, Les Dernières Nouvelles d’Alsace reported a sawdust silo explosion and fire at a sawmill in Urmatt, France. Firefighters got the flames under control.
Firefighters Called to Extinguish Dust Collector Fire at Floor Facility
On June 28, 2023, Central Illinois Proud reported a dust collector fire at a wood floor company in Pekin, Illinois. A section of Manito Road was closed for safety reasons.
Paint Particles in Dust Collector Ignite During Sandblasting at Bridge
On June 28, 2023, the Daily Herald Tribune reported a dust collector fire during bridge construction and maintenance in Peace River, Alberta. Paint particles ignited.
Firefighters Respond to Biomass Plant Fire in Westbury-on-Severn, UK
On June 27, 2023, Punchline reported a fire at a biomass plant in Westbury-on-Severn, UK. One man suffered from burn injuries and was treated by medics at the scene.
Firefighters Work Quickly and Prevent Wood Chip Silo Explosion in France
On June 30, 2023, Activ Radio reported a storage silo fire at a wood chip production plant in Saint-Bonnet-le-Château, France. Firefighters responded and controlled it.
Fire Develops in Pile of Metal Waste at Waste Treatment Plant in France
On July 1, 2023, France Bleu reported a fire at a waste treatment plant in Strasbourg, France. It engulfed a heap of metal waste, requiring ongoing efforts to put it out.
