On February 14, 2023, Studio FM reported a fire at a lumber plant in Barracão, Brazil. Firefighters located it in a wood dryer and put it out before any damage was done.
Incidents
Electrical Problems Ignite Grain Dryer Fire at Warehouse in Brazil
On February 12, 2023, G1 Globo reported a fire at a grain warehouse in Sorriso, Brazil. It allegedly started after a problem occurred in the building’s electrical system.
Grain Dryer in Silo at Brazilian Agricultural Facility Catches Fire
On February 13, 2023, Folha do Bico reported a fire at a grain facility in Estreito, Brazil. Fire crews found it in the upper part of the drying silo, which was full.
Late Night Fire Reduces Sawmill to Ashes: Damage in the Thousands
On March 10, 2023, Hubnews reported a fire at a sawmill in Upper Shillong, India. Firefighters extinguished it after two hours, but the sawmill was reduced to ashes.
Grain Bin Fire Rekindles Hours After Firefighters Put The First One Out
On March 14, 2023, WSILTV reported a grain bin fire at an agribusiness in Waltonville, Illinois. Hours after fire crews left the scene, flames reignited in the same bin.
Fire Develops on Conveyor Belt in Storage Silo at Coal Mine in Brazil
On January 14, 2023, Ultimas Noticias reported a fire at a mine in São Gonçalo do Pará, Brazil. Fire crews confined it to the conveyor belt and silo where it originated.
Firefighters Spend Over Six Hours Containing Grain Dryer Fire in Brazil
On February 3, 2023, PowerMix reported a grain dryer fire at an agricultural facility in Novo Horizonte, Brazil. It took six hours to extinguish using 30,000 litres of water.
Wood Silo Fire Requires Four Hours and 15,000 Litres of Water to Put Out
On February 8, 2023, RMIX reported a fire at a wood plant in Mafra, Brazil. After four hours and 15,000 litres of water, the fire was put out and the silo cooled down.
Spark Ignites Fire in Wood Silo Containing 18 Metres of Wood Shavings
On February 3, 2023, Oeste Mais reported a silo fire at a logging company in Campo Erê, Brazil. 18 metres of wood shavings were stored at the site when the fire started.
Firefighters Use 6000 Litres of Water to Put Out Grain Dryer Fire
On January 14, 2023, 4OITO reported a grain dryer fire at an agricultural facility in Forquilhinha, Brazil. Firefighters used 6,000 litres of water to fight the flames.
