On November 21, 2022, La Depeche reported a fire at a waste recycling centre in Catus, France. It was located in a wood silo and may have been caused by smouldering.
Incidents
Wood Dust Ignited by Heating System Damages Poultry Farm in Quebec
On November 29, 2022, TVA Nouvelles reported a fire at a farm in Saint-Irénée, Quebec. Damage to equipment, electricity, and piping were later valued at over $100,000.
Early-Morning Fire Develops in Flax Shavings Depot Shed in France
On November 17, 2022, Le Courrier Cauchois reported a fire at a flax shavings depot in Valliquerville, France. Twenty-six firefighters and eight vehicles responded to it.
Fire and Explosion Destroy Historic Grain Mill in Downtown Kent, Ohio
On December 2, 2022, the Record-Courier reported a fire and explosion at a former mill property in Kent, Ohio. Firefighters spent hours getting the flames under control.
Fire Develops in Sawdust Silo at Joinery: 30 Firefighters Respond
On December 9, 2022, the Kronen-Zeitung reported a sawdust fire at a joinery in Längenfeld, Austria. Firefighters removed tons of sawdust from the silo to put the fire out.
Fire Develops in Grain Waste Container at Rural Agribusiness in Germany
On November 17, 2022, Soester Anzeiger reported a fire at an agribusiness location in Möhnesee, Germany. Firefighters responded quickly and soon had it under control.
Fire Develops in Wood Chip Silo at Plywood Factory in Japan
On October 27, 2022, NHK reported a fire at a plywood manufacturer in Akita, Japan. An employee discovered that the wood chips in the silo inside the factory were on fire.
Morning Dust Explosion Ignites in Chimney Area of Residential Property
On November 23, 2023, Lausitzer Rundschau reported a dust explosion at a home in Mühlberg, Germany. It shattered panes of glass and damaged doors in several rooms.
One Employee Overcome by Smoke While Fighting Paper Machine Fire
On December 8, 2022, France Bleu reported a fire at a fibre products company in Lalinde, France. One employee was overcome by the smoke and later taken to the hospital.
Dust Collector Explosion Affects Auto Parts Manufacturer in Japan
On August 8, 2022, Yahoo Japan reported an explosion and fire at an auto parts plant in Hamamatsu, Japan. The incident is believed to have started in a dust collector.
