On October 6, 2022, the Daily Sentinel reported a dust collector fire at a small engine producer in Sherrill, New York. It destroyed the unit and caused some smoke damage.
Incidents
Fire Crews Extinguish Dust Collector Fire at Printing Services Facility
On October 6, 2022, the Effingham Daily News reported a fire at a printing shop in Effingham, Illinois. The Assistant Fire Chief said it was contained to a dust collector.
Firefighters Respond to Reports of Smouldering Grain at Illinois Farm
On October 3, 2022, Spot on Illinois reported a grain dryer fire at a large farm in Smithboro, Illinois. The owners helped firefighters extinguish the smouldering corn.
Firefighters Find Hot Spots in Grain Hoppers at Animal Feed Plant
On October 3, 2022, KCHI reported a fire at an animal feed producer in Chillicothe, Missouri. Firefighters responded and found a hot spot in one of the grain bins.
Evening Fire Develops in Grain Silo at Rice Processing Plant in Brazil
On September 23, 2022, GZH General reported a fire at a rice processing plant in Eldorado do Sul, Brazil. The flames reached a metal silo that stored 3,500 tons of grain.
Two Firefighters Suffer Burns While Responding to Fire at Grain Facility
On September 26, 2022, WFMY News reported a flash fire at an agricultural facility in High Point, North Carolina. Two firefighters suffered first and second-degree burns.
Morning Zinc Dust Fire Develops at Pipe and Tube Manufacturer in Ohio
On September 26, 2022, The Herald reported a fire at a pipe and tube manufacturer in Wheatland, Ohio. It started in an area where zinc dust accumulates for coating use.
Fire Ignites in Storage Silo at Carpentry Facility in Portugal
On September 15, 2022, O Minho reported a fire at a carpentry shop in Braga, Portugal. The flames were confined to a silo, causing no damage to other parts of the building.
Firefighters Spend Over Three Hours Fighting Fire in Grain Bin
On September 20, 2022, WISHTV reported a fire at a grain facility in Delphi, Indiana. Crews found fires in a large filter cannister, its conveyors and a grain storage bin.
Conveyor Belt Fire Damages California Redwood Processing Plant
On September 25, 2022, Redheaded Blackbelt reported a fire at a redwood lumber facility in Scotia, California. It had ignited on a long (reportedly 120′) conveyor belt.
