On October 14, 2023, All-In reported a fire at an agribusiness in Breitenbrunn, Germany. It involved hay stored in a silo within a warehouse, resulting in heavy smoke.
Incidents
Six Tons of Sunflower Seeds Destroyed in Silo Fire at Swiss Facility
On October 12, 2023, NAU reported a fire at a sunflower seed facility in Satigny, Switzerland. It started in a grain dryer before spreading to a silo and burning seeds.
Two Injured in Beet Dehydrator Explosion at Sugar Processing Facility
On October 9, 2023, France Bleu reported an explosion at a sugar facility in Bucy-le-Long, France. It occurred in a beet fibre dehydration oven and injured two people.
Two Firefighters Injured Fighting Chip Silo Fire at Wood Processing Plant
On October 6, 2023, Rosenheim24 reported a fire at a wood processing facility in Mariaberg, Germany. Two firefighters were treated for heat-related injuries and released.
Grain Dryer Ignites at Illinois Farm, Prompting Firefighter Intervention
On October 8, 2023, MyStateLine reported a fire at a grain facility in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. Responding fire crews identified a grain dryer that had ignited.
Dust Fire at Iowa Grain Facility Heavily Damages Combine Harvester
On October 6, 2023, KIWA Radio reported a fire at an agricultural facility in Hartley, Iowa. It originated at the rear of the combine, and quickly spread to ignite stubble.
Dust Collector Fire at Ohio Business Mobilizes Multiple Fire Crews
On October 3, 2023, WHIO TV reported a fire at a business in Moraine, Ohio. It was confined to a dust collector but employees were evacuated as a precautionary measure.
Fire Develops in Corn Dryer at Grain Processing Facility in France
On October 4, 2023, DayFR Euro reported a corn dryer fire at a grain facility in Belloc-Saint-Clamens, France. It happened in a silo containing over 30 tons of corn.
Silo Fire Develops at Wisconsin Facility; Firefighters Respond Quickly
On October 4, 2023, KFIZ reported a fire at a grain processing facility in Eden, Wisconsin. Responding firefighters observed smoke emanating from the top of a grain silo.
Equipment Malfunction Causes Fire at Asphalt Facility in New York
On October 3, 2023, OPOYI reported a fire at a quarry and asphalt plant in Haverstraw, New York. The company later confirmed the incident was an equipment-related fire.
