On October 3, 2023, Powder & Bulk Solids reported a fire at a grain milling company in Winona, Minnesota. Firefighters discovered a smouldering fire in a dust collector.
Incidents
Fire Starts in Grain Hopper at Michigan Cereal and Snack Food Plant
On October 2, 2023, Powder & Bulk Solids reported a fire at a cereal and snack foods company in Battle Creek, Michigan. It started in a cereal hopper on the third floor.
Fire Ignites on Loader Vehicle at Grain Facility in NSW, Australia
On September 29, 2023, Fire and Rescue NSW reported a fire at a grain facility in Condobolin, Australia. The incident occurred around 8:00 p.m. within a loader vehicle.
Conveyor Belt Catches Fire at Wood Chip Manufacturer in South Africa
On October 1, 2023, the South African reported a conveyor belt fire at a wood chip mill in Richards Bay, South Africa. Strong winds carried hot chips across the highway.
Employee Killed in Biomass Boiler Explosion at French Power Company
On September 30, 2023, La Marseillaise reported an explosion at a power plant in Aix-en-Provence, France. A 25-year-old worker lost his life in a boiler room explosion.
Fire Develops in Bag House at Specialty Wood Products Manufacturer
On September 21, 2023, the Daily Bulldog reported a fire at a specialty wood products company in Kingfield, Maine. Fire crews found it burning in the mill’s bag house.
Multiple Fire Departments Respond to Dryer Fire at West Virginia Sawmill
On September 25, 2023, WBOY reported a fire at a sawmill in Buckhannon, West Virginia. It broke out in dryer #2 and was relatively contained by the time responders arrived.
Grain Facility in Illinois Experiences Flash Fire in the Feed House Unit
On September 25, 2023, the Herald & Review reported an explosion and fire at a grain processing plant in Decatur, Illinois. There were no injuries or business disruptions.
Silo at Grain Facility in Germany Damaged by Explosion and Fire
On September 24, 2023, MOPO reported an explosion and fire at a grain facility in Wilhelmsburg, Germany. Flames erupted along a silo exterior, threatening to engulf it.
Conveyor Belt Fire at Chinese Coal Mine Traps and Kills 16 People
On September 24, 2023, EnergyPortal reported a fire at a coal mine in Panguan, China. 16 people were trapped and killed after a conveyor belt caught fire, officials stated.
