On April 13, 2023, Radio Bamberg reported a plastic silo fire at a recycling plant in Memmingen, Germany. A firefighter was moderately injured and taken to the hospital.
Incidents
Fatal Explosion at Sugar Factory in Tanzania Leaves Two Employees Dead
On April 16, 2023, China.org.cn reported an explosion at a sugar factory in Morogoro, Tanzania. The incident resulted in two employee fatalities and several injuries.
Silo Fire Breaks Out at Overseas Port, Prompting Firefighting Efforts
On April 16, 2023, Tag 24 reported a fire at a malt production plant in Rostock, Germany. Due to the high risk of explosion, a major alarm was triggered at the port.
Fire Brigade Responds to Sawdust Silo Fire in Industrial Area Sawmill
On April 18, 2023, Kleine Zeitung reported a sawmill fire in Gaishorn, Austria. Firefighters used a thermal imaging camera to monitor their efforts as they put it out.
11 People Killed in Wooden Door Factory Fire in Wuyi County, China
On April 18, 2023, Record China reported a fire at a wooden door manufacturing factory in Wuyi County, China. Subsequent search and rescue operations found 11 people dead.
Midnight Fire Breaks Out in Ductwork at Factory in Hamamatsu City, Japan
On April 18, 2023, Yahoo Japan reported a fire at a factory in Hamamatsu City, Japan. Witnesses reported smoke coming out of the ceiling and a possible fire in the duct.
Firefighters Battle Fire in Wood Chip Silo at French Lumber Facility
On April 19, 2023, Sud Ouest reported a fire in a wood chip silo at a lumber processing plant in Gironde, France. It was extinguished after more than six hours of effort.
Fire at Plastic Resin Manufacturing Plant Results in Local Evacuation
On April 15, 2023, NBC News reported a morning fire at a resin and rosin manufacturer in Brunswick, Georgia. No injuries were reported and the cause has not been determined.
Five Fire Brigades Respond to Wood Chip Silo Fire at Accessories Plant
On March 30, 2023, Tips reported a fire at a home accessories manufacturer in Zell am Moos, Austria. Approximately 60 firefighters worked together to extinguish it.
Fire Develops in Grain Bin Containing 200,000 Bushes of Sunflower Seeds
On April 13, 2023, Feed and Grain reported a grain bin fire at an agricultural facility in New Salem, North Dakota. It occurred in a 200,000-bushel bin with sunflowers.
