On October 19, 2022, Lance Noticias reported a fire at a logging company in Vargeão, Brazil. The firefighting took three hours and required over 87,000 litres of water.
Incidents
Firefighters Called to Grain Dryer Fire at Agricultural Plant in Brazil
On October 30, 2022, KB Noticias reported a grain dryer fire at a grain processing facility in Água Boa, Brazil. The firefighting efforts took approximately four hours.
Two Firefighters Killed in Dust Collector Fire at Libya Steel Plant
On October 30, 2022, the Libya Observer reported a dust collector fire at an iron and steelmaking company in Misrata, Libya. Two people were killed and four injured.
Firefighters Spend Over Eight Hours Fighting Rural Grain Bin Fire
On October 31, 2022, Walls102 reported a grain dryer fire at a facility in Earlville, Illinois. The bin was cut open and partially drained to fully extinguish the flames.
Sawdust Explosion Damages Silo at Tennessee Hardwood Flooring Facility
On October 26, 2022, 10 News reported a silo explosion at a hardwood flooring manufacturer in Crossville, Tennessee. Crews used 100,000 gallons of water to put out the fire.
Firefighters Called to Conveyor Belt Fire at Nebraska Bean Facility
On October 26, 2022, the Alliance Times reported a fire at a grain elevator in New Alliance, Nebraska. Firefighters found smoke coming from the top of a conveyor belt.
Titanium Dust Fire at Aerospace Manufacturer Injures Two Contractors
On October 18, 2022, WFMJ reported a fire at an aerospace parts plant in Niles, Ohio. As the dust ignited, two contractors were burned, with one receiving facial burns.
Early Morning Fire Damages Grain Dryer at Agribusiness in Iowa
On October 18, 2022, KTIV reported a grain dryer fire at an agricultural cooperative in Rock Valley, Iowa. The dryer was damaged and 4,000 bushels of corn were lost.
Firefighters Respond to Dust Collector Fire at Australia Grain Terminal
On October 6, 2022, 2HD reported a fire at a grain processing facility in Carrington, Australia. Once the flames were extinguished, firefighters monitored the scene.
Conveyor System Fire Mobilizes Multiple Vancouver, WA Fire Departments
On October 13, 2022, The Columbian reported a two-alarm fire in a grain elevator at the Port of Vancouver, Washington. Fire units were on the scene for over six hours.
