On March 21, 2023, La Manche Libre reported a sawdust silo fire at a sawmill in Parigny, France. Twenty-two firefighters contained it using a ladder and a water truck.
Incidents
Overheated Planing Machine Causes Fire at German Wood Pellet Facility
On March 20, 2023, Onetz reported a fire at a wood pellet facility in Pressath, Germany. The overheated engine of a planing machine ignited wood chips, causing the fire.
Wood Dryer Fire Creates Explosion Risk at Particleboard Manufacturer
On March 27, 2023, La Presse de Vesoul reported a dryer fire at a particleboard plant in Lure, France. Since it had the potential to spread, multiple fire crews responded.
Coal Dust Explosion at Thermal Plant Results in State of Emergency
On March 24, 2023, Kazinform reported a coal dust explosion at a thermal power plant in Ridder, Kazakhstan. The result was the declaration of a local state of emergency.
Grain Elevator in Minnesota Damaged by Evening Explosion and Fire
On March 25, 2023, the Echo Press reported an explosion and fire at a grain elevator in Hoffman, Minnesota. Multiple fire departments worked together to contain the flames.
Firefighters Spend Over 10 Hours Fighting Silo Fire at Feed Facility
On March 22, 2023, VOCM reported a silo fire at a poultry farming and processing company in St. John’s, Newfoundland. The firefighters were on the scene until 7:00 a.m.
One Employee Injured in Explosion at Aluminum Alloy Wheel Manufacturer
On March 23, 2023, the Detroit Free Press reported an explosion at an aluminum alloy wheel manufacturer in Greenville, Michigan. An injured employee is in the hospital.
Afternoon Fire Damages Storage Silo and Building at Farm in Japan
On March 21, 2023, Yahoo Japan reported a fire at a farm in Ebetsu City, Japan. According to authorities, it affected a one-story building and a silo at the facility.
No Injuries Reported in Dust Collector Fire at Iowa Animal Feed Facility
On March 28, 2023, the Clinton Herald reported a fire at a feed processing plant in Clinton, Iowa. As per the city’s press release, the dust collection system was on fire.
Seven Killed and 10 Injured in Pennsylvania Chocolate Factory Explosion
On March 25, 2023, CBS News reported a huge explosion at a chocolate factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Seven people were killed and 10 others were hospitalized.
