On September 15, 2022, the Journal Gazette & Times-Courier reported a grain bin fire at a farm in Neoga, Illinois. A dust explosion occurred before 911 was called.
Incidents
Montana Sawmill Employee Seriously Injured in Dust Explosion and Fire
On September 13, 2022, the Casper Star-Tribune reported a dust explosion and fire at a sawmill in Livingston, Montana. One employee went to the hospital with burn injuries.
One Worker Killed in Grain Silo Explosion at Brazilian Warehouse
On September 2, 2022, Radio 93 reported a silo explosion at an agricultural facility in Sorriso, Brazil. One worker was killed and a warehouse tunnel was seriously damaged.
Fire Develops in Sulfur Transport System at Port Terminal in Brazil
On September 10, 2022, Globo reported a fire at a logistics company in Cubatão, Brazil. It hit the sulfur transport system and reached a hopper and tower. No one was hurt.
Fire Develops in Sawdust Silo at Brazil Furniture Making Company
On September 8, 2022, NB Noticias reported a fire at a furniture making plant in Bento Gonçalves, Brazil. The incident occurred in a silo full of sawdust. No one was hurt.
Grain Processing Plant Evacuated After Dust Collector Catches Fire
On September 7, 2022, KLKN-TV reported a dryer fire at a grain processing plant in Lincoln, Nebraska, prompting evacuation of the site. No one was injured in the incident.
Fire Develops in Grain Terminal Conveyor System at Brazil Seaport
On August 26, 2022, SCC10 reported a grain elevator fire at a seaport in São Francisco do Sul, Brazil. Investigations revealed that the fire started in a conveyor system.
No Injuries Reported in Grain Silo Fire at Agribusiness in Brazil
On August 26, 2022, Rádio Catarinense FM reported a fire at an agribusiness in Joaçaba, Brazil. When the garrisons arrived on scene, they found flames in the corn storage.
Fire on Conveyor System Destroys Grain Silo at Brazilian Facility
On September 4, 2022, O Matto Grosso reported a grain silo fire in Nova Maringá, Brazil. It took six hours to contain. The silo was destroyed but there were no injuries.
Early-Morning Fire Ignites in Wood Shredder at Lumber Mill in Brazil
On August 26, 2022, Le Noticias reported a fire at a lumber mill in Ponte Serrada, Brazil. Firefighters found it in a wood shredder and used 2000 litres of water on it.
