On June 23, 2022, Dryden Now reported a fire at a lumber processing plant in Kenora, Ontario. A spark may have caused a dust collector or some filters to catch fire.
Incidents
Dust Explosion Injures Worker at Veneer Mill in North Carolina
On June 23, 2022, Columbus County News reported an explosion at a veneer mill in Whiteville, North Carolina. A worker was trying to clear a dust collector blockage.
Devastating Fire Destroys Family-Owned Lumber Business in Georgia
On June 23, 2022, WALB reported a fire at a family-owned lumber business in Cecil, Georgia. No injuries were reported but the mill was completely destroyed by the fire.
Two Dozen Firefighters Called to Fight Carpentry Silo Fire in Portugal
On June 22, 2022, Jornal do Centro reported an afternoon fire in a carpentry silo in Carvalhais, Portugal. Although workers were on site at the time, no one was injured.
Early-Morning Fire Develops in Bean Dryer at Brazilian Coffee Warehouse
On June 7, 2022, Portal Caparao reported a fire at a coffee warehouse in Caputira, Brazil. The fire ignited in a coffee dryer at around 6:00 a.m. and took hours to put out.
Over 6,000 Litres of Water Used to Bring Warehouse Fire Under Control
On June 8, 2022, Le Noticias reported a fire at a wood processing facility in São Lourenço do Oeste, Brazil. Nearly six thousand litres of water were used to put it out.
Explosion at Brazilian Lumber Mill Causes Over $50,000 BRL in Damage
On June 8, 2022, O Município Blumenau reported an explosion at a lumber company in Presidente Getúlio, Brazil. Nobody was injured but damage of $50,000 BRL was reported.
Multiple Fire Departments Fight Two-Alarm Fire at Virginia Paper Mill
On June 18, 2022, the Daily Press reported a paper mill fire in West Point, Virginia. Responders discovered fires in a tunnel housing the conveyor system.
Early-Morning Fire Develops at 200-Year-Old Timber Business in the UK
On June 11, 2022, Gi Media reported a fire at a timber products company in Grimsby, UK. The mill was damaged and will have to be rebuilt but other buildings were saved.
Electrical Short Ignites Fire at Nebraska Agricultural Cooperative
On June 16, 2022, Feed & Grain reported a fire at an agricultural cooperative in Saronville, Nebraska. Strong winds created an electrical short, which started the fire.
