On April 24, 2023, WDSU News reported a fire at a sawmill in Bogalusa, Louisiana. Although it was soon under control firefighters remained as it continued to rekindle.
Incidents
Fire at Hagen Biomass Plant Prompts Emergency Response and Smoke Warning
On April 24, 2023, Breaking Latest News reported a fire at a biomass plant in Hagen, Germany. It ignited in one of the two silo towers containing 2,000 tons of waste wood.
Explosion at Decatur Grain Processing Plant Injures Three Workers
On April 21, 2023, the Herald & Review reported an explosion at a grain processing plant in Decatur, Illinois. Three workers were injured and taken to local hospitals.
Fire Department Responds to Evening Rice Silo Fire in Turvo, Brazil
On April 6, 2023, Engeplus reported a fire at a grain processing facility in Turvo, Brazil. It was mainly in the rice dryer and air ducts, and took hours to extinguish.
Silo Fire Breaks Out at Grain Facility in Paraíso do Tocantins, Brazil
On April 11, 2023, Portal Fatos e Notícias reported a fire at a grain facility in Paraíso do Tocantins, Brazil. Firefighters extinguished it in a three-hour operation.
Fire Engulfs Grain Dryers at Brazilian Facility: Investigation Underway
On April 4, 2023, Enfoque MS reported a grain dryer fire at a grain processing facility in Campo Grande, Brazil. Two dryers containing 35,000 bags of soybeans caught fire.
Firefighters Fight Intense Flames in Grain Dryer at Brazilian Facility
On March 29, 2023, Atual FM reported a silo fire at a grain processing plant in Lacerdópolis, Brazil. Fire crews worked for over five hours to bring it under control.
Grain Dryer Fire Erupts and Spreads in Brazilian Agricultural Facility
On March 31, 2023, JMais reported a fire at an agricultural facility in Major Vieira, Brazil. Firefighters discovered it had spread throughout the dryer and waste area.
Firefighters Extinguish Fire at WI Feed Mill; Two Employees Rescued
On April 16, 2023, the Barron News-Shield reported a fire at an animal feed store in Barron, Wisconsin. Two employees were successfully rescued, and no one was injured.
Explosion Damages Silo Tower of Window Manufacturer in Schabs, Italy
On April 7, 2023, Tages Zeitung reported a silo fire at a window manufacturer in Schabs, Italy. The silo cover flew off during the incident, which was caused by a fire.
