On June 11, 2023, WITN reported a fire at an agribusiness in Rose Hill, North Carolina. It happened when a conveyor belt became jammed, overheating the connected machinery.
Incidents
Firefighters Respond to Conveyor System Explosion at UK Malting Facility
On June 8, 2023, the Daily Gazette reported an explosion at a flour production facility in Mistley, UK. The incident involved conveyor equipment. No injuries were reported.
Dust Collector Fire Ignited by Laser Cutter Causes 10,000 Euros Damage
On June 6, 2023, TVO reported a dust collector fire at a model train producer in Neustadt, Germany. The police estimated the damage to the system to be about 10,000 euros.
Silo Fire at Wood Shavings Plant Causes 5000 Euros Worth of Damage
On June 6, 2023, Radio Ramasuri reported a storage silo fire at a wood shavings producer in Döllnitz, Germany. The incident caused an estimated damage of 5000 euros.
Grain Dryer Fire Develops Twice at Same Agricultural Facility in Brazil
On May 20, 2023, Caco Da Rosa reported a fire at an agribusiness in Guarda Mor, Brazil. It ignited twice and needed 55,000 litres of water to put out. No one was injured.
Firefighters Use Over 3,000 Litres of Water to Put Out Grain Dryer Fire
On May 9, 2023, Minha Água Doce reported a grain dryer fire at an agricultural cooperative in Água Doce, Brazil. Over 3,000 litres of water were used to extinguish it.
Fire Breaks Out in Cotton Silo at Textile Factory in Apucarana, Brazil
On May 16, 2023, TN Online reported a fire at a textile factory in Apucarana, Brazil. Employees made efforts to contain the situation and prevent the fire from spreading.
Afternoon Fire Develops in Wood Waste Silo at Small Sawmill in Italy
On June 1, 2023, Il Giorno reported a silo fire at a sawmill in Vergiate, Italy. Firefighters had to flood the silo in order to dampen the material and prevent spreading.
Overheated Machine Causes Grain Dust Explosion at Port Silo in Germany
On June 6, 2023, SHZ reported a dust explosion in a grain storage silo at the port in Rendsburg, Germany. Police determined that it was caused by an overheated machine.
Roof Damaged in France Recycling Plant Explosion, but No Collapse Risk
On June 6, 2023, France Bleu reported an explosion at a plastic recycling facility in Billy-Berclau, France. Although the site’s roof suffered damage, no fire ensued.
