On August 18, 2022, Powder & Bulk Solids reported an explosion and fire at an ethanol plant in Lawlor, Iowa. Fire crews responded and found a fire in a grain dryer.
Incidents
Fire Ignites in Grain Dryer at Grain Processing Facility in Brazil
On August 13, 2022, Estado de Minas reported a fire at a grain processing facility in Três Corações, Brazil. 5,000 litres of water were used to extinguish the flames.
Cotton Mill in Brazil Experiences Warehouse Fire, Damaging Product
On August 12, 2022, Sonoticias reported a fire at a cotton mill in Lucas do Rio Verde, Brazil. The fire consumed about 100 rolls of fresh cotton, causing a loss of R$ 1.5 million.
New Brunswick Sawmill Suffers Significant Damage in Afternoon Fire
On August 16, 2022, CBC reported a fire at a sawmill in Haute-Aboujagane, New Brunswick. A lot of damage has been done: half of the building was destroyed.
Fire Breaks Out in Roaster at Peanut Butter Plant in Pennsylvania
On August 12, 2022, Powder & Bulk Solids reported a fire at a peanut butter production plant in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Firefighters spent an hour at the scene.
Two Workers Die After Suffering Burns in Dust Collector Fire at Factory
On August 14, 2022, Indian Express reported a dust collector fire at a laminate factory in Panchkula, Haryana, India. Two factory workers died after suffering severe burns.
Multiple Departments Respond to Fire at Rural West Virginia Sawmill
On August 11, 2022, the Bluefield Daily Telegraph reported a fire in a sawmill in Princeton, West Virginia. Law enforcement cleared away motorists who stopped to watch it.
Early-Morning Fire in Grain Silo Completely Destroys Oregon Flour Mill
On August 10, 2022, the East Oregonian reported a fire at a flour mill in Pendleton, Oregon. The silos were at full capacity of grain, so the fire fuel load was extreme.
Fire Breaks Out on Coke Conveyor at Ontario Steel Production Facility
On August 9, 2022, the Financial Post reported a fire at a steel producer in Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario. It broke out on a conveyor that supplies coal to coke batteries.
Fire Develops in Pile of Metal Shavings at Metal Recycling Facility
On August 5, 2022, the Times Record reported a fire at a metal recycling facility in Topsham, Maine. It broke out in a pile of metal shavings and burned for four hours.
