On September 1, 2022, NBN News reported a grain fire at an agribusiness in Carrington, Australia. Due to the risk of explosions, 30 residents were evacuated from the area.
Incidents
Firefighters Respond to Two Incidents in One Day at Arkansas Rice Plant
On August 31, 2022, the Stuttgart Daily Leader reported a grain dryer fire at a rice plant in Stuttgart, Arkansas. Firefighters had to return to put out another fire.
Illinois Refrigeration Systems Plant Destroyed by Dust Collector Fire
On August 26, 2022, WLDS reported a dust collector fire at a refrigerant components manufacturer in Bluffs, Illinois. Several fire departments responded to the incident.
Employees Evacuate After Dust Collector Fire at Cabinetry Company
On August 26, 2022, the Chanute Tribune reported a dust collector fire at a cabinetry business in Chanute, Kansas. Employees were evacuated, and no injuries were reported.
Dust Collector Malfunction Causes Fire at Indiana Medical Device Plant
On August 26, 2022, Powder & Bulk Solids reported a dust collector fire at a medical device manufacturer in Warsaw, Indiana. The fire was caused by equipment failure.
Fire Department Responds to Evening Silo Fire at Pennsylvania Farm
On August 23, 2022, Patch reported a silo fire at a local farm in Warrington, Pennsylvania. An investigation revealed there was a fire inside a partially-filled grain silo.
No Injuries Reported in Dust Collector Fire at Missouri Business
On August 22, 2022, ABC17 reported a dust collector fire at a business in Jefferson City, Missouri. According to the Jefferson City Fire Department, it was an accident.
Barn Fire Causes Over $2 Million in Damage at Canadian Grain Facility
On August 21, 2022, CTV News reported a fire at a grain processing facility in Newbury, Ontario. There were no injuries, but damage was estimated at $2 million Canadian.
Explosion at Sugar Factory in India Kills Two People and Injures Six
On August 19, 2022, India Today reported a conveyor system explosion at a sugar refinery in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India. Two people were killed and six were injured.
No Injuries Reported in Explosion at Oil Collection Facility in Argentina
On July 20, 2022, Río Tercer Noticias reported an explosion at an oil collection plant in Río Tercero, Argentina. It was attributed to grain dust in a conveyor system.
