On June 23, 2023, Visor Notícias reported a fire at a plywood manufacturer in Otacílio Costa, Brazil. It occurred in a sawdust silo that stored fuel for the boiler.
Incidents
Fire Engulfs Storage Silo at Wood Products Company in Lyons, Oregon
On June 25, 2023, KMTR reported a fire at a wood products company in Lyons, Oregon. Fire crews arrived to find a fully engulfed silo, prompting a second alarm response.
Cereal Hopper Fire in Battle Creek Food Plant Quickly Extinguished
On June 21, 2023, Baking Business reported a fire at a cereal processing plant in Battle Creek, Michigan. The likely cause was a large cereal blockage within the hopper.
Sludge Dryer Explosion at Wastewater Plant Causes $10 Million in Damage
On March 16, 2023, WBAL TV reported an explosion and fire at a wastewater treatment plant in Baltimore, Maryland. It tore a wall off the plant, causing a two-alarm fire.
Firefighters Respond to Warehouse Explosion at Wood-Fired Power Plant
On June 19, 2023, PressePortale reported a dust explosion at a wood-fired power plant in Horn-Bad Meinberg, Germany. It occurred in a warehouse on site. No one was hurt.
Equipment Change Causes Dust Explosion at German Agricultural Facility
On June 14, 2023, Blaulichtreport reported a dust explosion at a grain facility in Fehrbellin, Germany. It happened after employees used a new device on a conveyor belt.
UK Firefighters Tackle Flames in Silo Containing Over 700 Tons of Grain
On June 14, 2023, SuffolkNews reported a fire at a farm in Ingham, UK. It happened in a silo containing 700 tons of rapeseed. Fire crews said it was “hot and smoking.”
Multiple Fire Departments Respond to Silo Fire at Metal Recycling Plant
On June 20, 2023, News Talk 94.1 reported a fire at an insulated wire and cable recycling facility in Sparta, Tennessee. It ignited metal shavings in the exhaust system.
Firefighters Respond to Fire at Coffee Production Facility in Brazil
On June 19, 2023, Minas Acontece reported a fire at a coffee production facility in Boa Esperança, Brazil. Approximately 800 litres of water were used to extinguish it.
Over 80 Tons of Corn Destroyed in Fire at Soy Sauce Production Plant
On June 15, 2023, G1 Globo reported a grain dryer fire at a soy sauce production facility in Vera, Brazil. No injuries were reported, but 80 tons of corn were destroyed.
