On March 13, 2023, the Government of the State of Ceará website reported a fire at an animal feed producer in Horizonte, Brazil. Firefighters used 1,000 litres of water.
Incidents
Firefighters Spend Eight Hours Fighting Fire in 80-Ton Grain Dryer
On March 4, 2023, Jornal Do Suldoeste reported a grain dryer fire in Pratápolis, Brazil. It damaged the dryer, grain elevator and electrical cables feeding the motors.
Seven Employees Seriously Injured in Explosion at Agricultural Facility
On March 13, 2023, Campo Grande News reported an explosion and fire at an agricultural facility in Ponta Porã, Brazil. Seven employees were injured, five of them seriously.
Two Explosions and Fire Reported in Silo at Toothpick Factory in Brazil
On March 8, 2023, G1 Globo reported two explosions and a fire at a toothpick manufacturer in Nova Ponte, Brazil. They occurred in a silo measuring 20 metres in height.
Dryer Full of Soybeans Catches Fire at Agribusiness in Brazil
On March 12, 2023, Jandaia Online reported a fire at an agribusiness in Jandaia do Sul, Brazil. It started when a large amount of soybeans started to burn in a dryer.
Grain Dryer Fire Develops in Silo at Agricultural Facility in Brazil
On February 26, 2023, Acessa reported a grain silo fire at a facility in São João del-Rei, Brazil. Firefighters said that it occurred in the dryer at the top of the silo.
No Injuries Reported in Silo Fire at Wood Preservation Plant in Portugal
On February 26, 2023, Cidade Hoje reported a fire at a wood preservation plant in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal. Firefighters confined it to a silo where it started.
Early Morning Fire in Soybean Dryer Damages 40 to 50 Tons of Product
On February 26, 2023, Jornal Do Oeste reported a fire at a grain facility in Pérola Independente, Brazil. It occurred in a grain dryer containing 50 tons of soybeans.
Grain Silo Fire Burns for Over Seven Hours Before Crews Extinguish It
On February 17, 2023, Leouve reported a fire at a grain silo in Capela Monte Bérico, Brazil. Although firefighters used 26,000 litres of water, the grain was destroyed.
Fire Develops in Brazilian Grain Silo Containing 18,000 Kilos of Corn
On February 15, 2023, 4OITO reported a fire at a grain facility in Meleiro, Brazil. It was in a silo containing corn. Firefighters used 1200 litres of water to put it out.
