On May 23, 2022, KNWA reported an explosion and fire at a grain processing facility in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Police and fire crews had to divert traffic from the scene.
Incidents
Grain Dryer Significantly Damaged in Dust Explosion at Ethanol Plant
On May 20, 2022, 10 WBNS reported an explosion at an ethanol production plant in Coshocton, Ohio. People claimed they could feel the explosion from several miles away.
Dust Explosion Affects Grain Elevator at Agricultural Cooperative
On May 19, 2022, Feed & Grain reported an explosion at an agricultural cooperative in Sawyer, Kansas. There was a grain elevator explosion on May 12 but no injuries.
Afternoon Dust Fire at UK Coal Yard Sets Over 175 Tons of Coal on Fire
On May 19, 2022, Dudley News reported a fire at a coal yard in Coseley, UK. Residents were advised to keep their doors and windows shut due to the presence of heavy smoke.
Emergency Personnel Called to Dust Collector Fire at Decking Plant
On May 16, 2022, the River 95.3 reported a dust explosion at a composite deck materials manufacturer in Winchester, Virginia. It was caused by equipment malfunction.
Fire Develops in Dust Collector at Sacramento Almond Processing Plant
On May 13, 2022, KCRA3 reported a fire at an almond processing plant in Sacramento, California. The fire was contained to the dust collector and did not spread.
Employees Evacuated During Dust Collector Fire at Plastics Packager
On May 16, 2022, TriState Homepage reported a dust collector fire at a plastic packaging plant in Evansville, Indiana. Most of it was put out by the time crews arrived.
New Jersey Firefighters Spend Four Hours Fighting Dust Collector Fire
On May 12, 2022, Patch reported a dust collector fire at an industrial facility in Port Reading, New Jersey. In total, the fire took approximately four hours to put out.
Explosion at Illinois Ethanol Plant Causes Grain Silos to Collapse
On May 11, 2022, 25 News reported an explosion at an ethanol production plant in Peoria, Illinois. Two silos collapsed and fire was in a third. Two workers were injured.
Firefighters Called After Employees Notice Smoke at Ethanol Plant
On May 10, 2022, Feed & Grain reported a fire at an ethanol plant in Lima, Ohio. Firefighters located a fire in a feed chamber on the east side of the silo, 120 feet up.
