On June 15, 2023, Folha reported a fire at a wood processing facility in Canela, Brazil. Two fire trucks were deployed to fight the fire, using 20,000 litres of water.
Incidents
Fire Develops on Conveyor Belt at Coal-Fired Power Plant in Italy
On June 13, 2023, Etruria News reported a fire at a power generation facility located in Civitavecchia, Italy. It involved a coal conveyor belt that was not operational.
Fire Brigade Extinguishes Flames at Bersenbrück, Germany Wood Facility
On June 17, 2023, Nord 24 reported a fire at a wood processing facility in Bersenbrück, Germany. It originated in an extraction system used for wood chips and spread.
Fire at Swiss Sawmill Contained Before Extensive Damage Can Be Done
On June 8, 2023, 20 Minutes reported a fire at a sawmill in Kerzers, Switzerland. Prior to the firefighters’ arrival, an employee and two passers-by started firefighting.
Agribusiness Fire in Cornillé, France Contained, No Injuries Reported
On June 8, 2023, Le Journal de Vitré reported a fire at an agribusiness in Cornillé, France. It started in a silo used for storing grain at approximately 8:00 a.m.
Explosions and Fire Hit Fibreglass Mould Manufacturer in Bramley, UK
On June 12, 2023, Mehr News Agency reported several explosions and a fire at a fibreglass mould manufacturer in Bramley, UK. Roads were closed and employees evacuated.
Firefighters Spend Two Days Getting Wood Pellet Fire Under Control
On June 9, 2023, Tages Zeitung reported a fire at a heating plant in Tramin, Italy. No injuries were reported but the classes at a school were canceled as a precaution.
Fire at Woodworking Facility in Germany Causes 20,000 Euros in Damage
On June 11, 2023, Neueste Nachrichten reported a wood chip fire at a woodworking facility in Malsche, Germany. The estimated property damage amounted to 20,000 euros.
Fire Ignites in Grain Silo Containing Tires Used to Weigh Down Tarps
On June 12, 2023, Zeit Online reported a fire at an agribusiness in Parchim, Germany. It occurred in a silo containing tires, which are used to weigh down tarpaulins.
Firefighters Brave 320-Degree Heat to Fight Aluminum Facility Fire
On June 10, 2023, the Richmond Register reported a fire at an aluminum rolling and recycling plant in Berea, Kentucky. The fire chief described it as a severe incident.
