On February 16, 2023, Fantasy reported a silo explosion and fire at a plant in Gersthofen, Germany. Two firefighters were injured. The cause is now under investigation.
Incidents
Silo Fire at German Lumber Business Causes 30,000 Euros in Damage
On February 14, 2023, Schwäbische Post reported a fire in a sawdust silo at a lumber business in Aalen, Germany. Damage amounted to 30,000 euros. No injuries were reported.
Fire Ignites in Varnished Wood Silo at Coffin Manufacturer in France
On February 16, 2023, Le Démocrate reported a fire at a coffin manufacturer in St-Jory las Bloux, France. Fire crews found it in a silo containing varnished wood dust.
Firefighter Injured and Trucks Damaged After Gases Blow Roof Off Silo
On February 4, 2023, CBS News reported a fire at a farm in Osakis, Minnesota. As firefighters extinguished it, the top of the silo blew off and struck two fire trucks.
Timber Sawmill in Montana Experiences Second Fire in Less Than One Year
On February 8, 2023, the Independent Record reported a fire at a sawmill in Livingston, Montana. Crews spent 13 hours on site due to the fire creeping through the building.
10 Employees Suffer Severe Burns After Silo Explosion at Agribusiness
On February 3, 2023, ZimEye reported an explosion at an agribusiness in Chegutu, Zimbabwe. 10 workers suffered burn injuries. It originated in a grain bucket elevator.
Fire Develops in Pellet Dryer at Animal Feed Manufacturer in Illinois
On January 27, 2023, WGEM reported a fire in an animal nutrition plant in Quincy, Illinois. Damage was confined to the pelletizer’s cooler and a section of the ductwork.
Silo Fire at Agribusiness in Germany Causes Over 50,000 Euros in Damage
On February 19, 2023, NDR reported a silo fire at an agribusiness in Bohmte, Germany. The estimated amount of damage is around 50,000 euros. No injuries were reported.
Fire Develops in Dust Collector at Illinois Plastic Panel Manufacturer
On February 1, 2023, the State Journal-Register reported a fire at a plastics plant in Springfield, Illinois. Firefighters put out fires in a dust collection system and an interior wall.
Ten Fire Departments Fight Sawdust Silo Fire at Cabinetry Business
On December 31, 2022, the Star Beacon reported a dust collector fire at a cabinetry business in Orwell, Ohio. Ten fire departments worked in stages over a seven-hour period to put it out.
