On July 12, 2022, Jmais reported a silo fire at a woodworking facility in Papanduva, Brazil. It took over three hours and 8,000 litres of water to extinguish the flames.
Incidents
Firefighters Spend Six Hours Fighting Sawdust Silo Fire in High Heat
On July 7, 2022, O Minho reported a sawdust silo fire at a carpentry shop in Braga, Portugal. The flames broke out in a sawdust silo and later spread to another one.
Firefighters Spend Several Hours Fighting Early-Morning Grain Dryer Fire
On July 8, 2022, Radio Alto Uruguay reported a grain dryer fire at an agribusiness in Crissiumal, Brazil. It took longer to put out due to all the soybeans in the dryer.
Multiple Fire Departments Spend Hours Fighting Feed Mill Fire
On July 15, 2022, the Times-Herald reported a fire at an agricultural facility in Washington, Indiana. Five departments and 30 firefighters were on site for five hours.
Explosion and Fire Disrupt Operations at Ohio Furniture Plant
On July 14, 2022, the Crescent-News reported an explosion and fire at a furniture manufacturer in Archbold, Ohio. No employees were injured and the plant was evacuated.
Sulphur Explosion Damages Agricultural Cooperative in Iowa
On July 7, 2022, Powder & Bulk Solids reported a bin explosion at an agricultural cooperative in Hardy, Iowa. No one was injured but the structure did sustain some damage.
Fire Develops in Sawdust Silo at Vermont Furniture Factory
On July 13, 2022, the Chronicle reported a fire at a furniture manufacturer in Orleans, Vermont. The fire was contained within the silos and did not threaten the factory.
No Injuries Reported in Afternoon Fire at Pulp and Paper Mill in Germany
On July 4, 2022, NASDAQ reported a fire at a pulp and paper mill in Arneburg, Germany. Damage was confined to the wood chip bunkers and their associated conveying systems.
Firefighters Respond to Multi-Alarm Fire at New Hampshire Mill
On June 25, 2022, WMUR reported a fire at a lumber mill in Greenfield, New Hampshire. Flames and smoke were seen emanating from a large pile of sawdust and wood pieces.
Fire Develops in Storage Silos at Ohio Horsecare Feed Mill
On June 21, 2022, Powder & Bulk Solids reported a fire at a horsecare feed mill in Dalton, Ohio. It broke out in several feed silos at the facility and burned for two days.
