On May 2, 2023, Yahoo Japan reported that a fire in a biomass power plant in Sodegaura City, Japan, was finally under control. A fire smouldered in a wood chip silo.
Incidents
Fire Engulfs Wood Shaving Manufacturer in Berthier-sur-Mer, Quebec
On May 7, 2023, Radio Canada reported a fire at a wood shaving manufacturer in Berthier-sur-Mer, Quebec. The flames were brought under control after more than five hours.
Fire Develops in Silo at Plastic Recycling Company in Lograto, Italy
On May 7, 2023, Il Giorno reported a fire at a polypropylene and polystyrene recycling company in Lograto, Italy. A 24-meter high silo split in half and then collapsed.
Fire Breaks Out at Sawmill: Quick Action by Firefighters Averts Disaster
On April 29, 2023, Actu reported a fire at a sawmill in Saint-Félix-Lauragais, France. The flames were quickly extinguished by the 21 firefighters who quickly arrived.
Fire Breaks Out In French Seveso-Classified Decorative Laminate Company
On May 2, 2023, ICI reported a fire at a Seveso-classified decorative laminate plant in Baneuil, France. It occurred in a silo containing waste laminate used for energy.
Rapid Response by Firefighters Prevents Disaster at French Agribusiness
On April 25, 2023, France Bleu reported a fire at an agribusiness in Saint-Viaud, France. It broke out in a silo containing 500 tons of rapeseed, which was being dismantled.
Furniture Design Company Fire in Cantù, Italy Destroys Vans and Silos
On April 25, 2023, La Provincia reported a fire at a furniture designer and manufacturer in Cantù, Italy. It spread, causing a plastic roof and two vans to catch fire.
Fire Brigades Respond to Wood Chip Fire at Lumber Facility in Germany
On April 25, 2023, Osthessen Zeitung reported a fire at a lumber plant in Motten, Germany. It was caused by the owner forgetting to switch off the chip extraction system.
Three Teams of Firefighters Extinguish Waste Fire at Tannery in Italy
On April 26, 2023, Il Mattino reported a fire at a tannery in Solofra, Italy. Three teams of firefighters used a ladder truck to put it out and prevent it from spreading.
Emergency Crews Battle Fire Caused by Malfunctioning Conveyor System
On April 25, 2023, Feed & Grain reported a fire at a grain processing facility in Adair, Illinois. It was caused by a malfunctioning motor in the conveyor belt system.
