On June 6, 2023, Engeplus reported a fire at an industrial plant in Ponte Alta, Brazil. The fire impacted the company’s dust collector but employees managed to put it out.
Incidents
Two Workers Injured in Dust Explosion at German Wood Manufacturing Plant
On May 31, 2023, NDR reported a dust explosion at a wood products manufacturer in Wismar, Germany. Two minor injuries were reported. Damage estimate was one million euros.
Firefighters Prevent Spread of Fire at Switzerland Recycling Centre
On May 28, 2023, TdG reported a fire at a recycling centre in Carouge, Geneva, Switzerland. Firefighters discovered the flames in a loading bay containing household waste.
Swift Action by Firefighters Controls Fire at French Recycling Plant
On May 30, 2023, RVM reported a fire at a paper and cardboard recycling plant in Château-Porcien, France. It started in a silo before spreading to a 1,000 m² hangar.
Vigorous Flames and Thick Smoke Mark Wood Pallet Factory Fire in Italy
On May 30, 2023, La Nazione reported a fire at a wood pallet facility in San Miniato Basso, Italy. The fire erupted in the silo’s aspirator and flames surged from the top.
Fire at Agribusiness in France: Firefighters Called and House Evacuated
On May 30, 2023, France Bleu reported a fire at an agribusiness in Bellegarde, France. It swiftly consumed a 300-square-metre shed that contained agricultural equipment.
Firefighting Efforts Mobilized to Fight Silo Fire at Paper Manufacturer
On May 25, 2023, Die Rheinpfalz reported a fire at a large paper factory in Karlsruhe, Germany. It occurred in a 4,000-cubic-metre silo bunker. No injuries were reported.
Hot Ember from Welding Sparks Fire at Sheboygan Metal Stamping Business
On May 24, 2023, WHBL reported a dust collector fire at a metal stamping business in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The fire caused damages estimated between $15,000 to $20,000.
Spark Ignites Filter, Causing Dust Collector Fire at Machining Plant
On May 22, 2023, MyStateLine reported a dust collector fire at a machining plant in Rockford, Illinois. Fortunately, there were no injuries. Damage was estimated at $3,000.
Grain Dryer Fire Develops at Agribusiness in France: No One Injured
On May 14, 2023, Les Sables reported a grain dryer fire at an agricultural facility in Saint-Maurice-des-Noues, France. Firefighters prevented it from spreading further.
