On November 29, 2022, Yahoo Taiwan reported a fire at a coal-fired power plant in Taichung City, Taiwan. No one was injured, but an 85-metre coal conveyor belt was burned.
Incidents
Rice Silo Structure Collapses After Fire Develops in Rice Dryer
On December 11, 2022, Sulinfoco reported a fire in a rice silo in Turvo, Brazil. The fire started in a rice husk drying tank, and caused structural damage to the silo.
Firefighters Called After Fire Develops in a Corn Silo in Spain
On November 30, 2022, Herald of Aragon reported a fire in a corn silo in Figuerelas, Spain. Multiple fire crews were called to combat the fire. No injuries were reported.
Fire Destroys Wood, Machines in Onitsha Timber Market in Nigeria
On December 11, 2022, 247UReports reported a fire that caused millions of naira of damage at a market in Onitsha, Nigeria. It was caused by sparks that landed on wood dust.
Explosion at Privately-Owned Coal Mine in Indonesia Kills 10 Miners
On December 10, 2022, 8World reported an explosion at a coal mine in Sumatra, Indonesia. According to officials, ten miners died and four others were rescued afterward.
Four Factory Buildings Burned After Fire Started in Furniture Plant
On October 18, 2022, Yahoo Taiwan reported a fire at a furniture factory in Taichung City, Taiwan. It spread quickly and spread to three adjacent factory buildings.
Morning Fire Develops in Baghouse at Sawmill in Louisiana
On December 1, 2022, KPLC News reported a baghouse fire at a sawmill in Beauregard, Louisiana. According to officials, the fire was contained and there were no injuries.
Six People Injured in Dust Explosion at Coal Manufacturer in Poland
On September 22, 2022, RMF 24 reported an explosion at a coal producer in Dąbrowa Górnicza, Poland. Six people were injured. Three of them were in critical condition.
One Person Injured in Dust Explosion at German Cellulose Manufacturer
On December 1, 2022, InSuedthueringen.de reported a dust explosion and fire at a cellulose manufacturing plant in Gehren, Germany. One person suffered injuries.
Firefighters and Police Respond to Evening Fire at Ontario Feed Mill
On November 28, 2022, Blackburn News reported a fire at a feed mill in Hensall, Ontario. Residents were asked to avoid the area while firefighting efforts were going on.
