On March 22, 2022, Riomafra MX reported a grain dryer fire at an agricultural facility in Mafra, Brazil. It stored around 12 tons of corn. 8,000 litres of water were used.
Incidents
Dryer Containing 1,500 Bags of Grain Catches Fire at Brazil Cereal Plant
On April 4, 2022, Radio Sobradinho reported a fire at a cereal company in Salto do Jacuí, Brazil. It developed in the grain dryer, which was drying 1,500 bags of soybeans.
Firefighters Spend Hours Putting Out Grain Dryer Fire at Agribusiness
On April 26, 2021, Cacador Online reported a fire at an agribusiness in Lebon Régis, Brazil. Firefighters spent two hours at the scene and used 3,000 litres of water.
Firefighters Spend Over Four Hours at Site of Coal Power Plant Fire
On April 19, 2022, WWJ950 reported a fire at a coal power station in Trenton, Michigan. The fire, which was underground, had broken out in a coal conveyor belt area.
Fire Develops Near Dust Collector at Pennsylvania Aluminum Foundry
On April 19, 2022, Lancaster Online reported a fire at an aluminum castings factory in Stevens, Pennsylvania. Firefighters found heavy flames coming from the building.
Firefighters Respond to Dust Collector Fire at Orthopaedic Parts Plant
On April 15, 2022, the Ink-Free News reported a dust collector fire at an orthopaedic manufacturing company in Pierceton, Indiana. No one was injured due to the incident.
Falling Building Ignites Fire During Demolition at Chemical Plant
On April 13, 2022, WSAZ3 reported that demolition work sparked a dust fire at a petrochemical plant in Haverhill, Ohio. No one was hurt and there was no hazmat situation.
One Person Injured During Firefighting at Metal Heat Treatment Plant
On April 13, 2022, FOX6 reported a fire at a metal heat treating plant in Racine, Wisconsin. Firefighters arrived on the scene, extinguished the fire, and treated one man.
Dust Collector Fire at Hardwood Business Causes $40,000 in Damage
On April 26, 2022, the Goshen News reported a dust collector fire at a hardwood processing company in Elkhart, Indiana. Damage to the business is estimated at $40,000 USD.
Early-Morning Fire at UK Malting Company Burns for Over 12 Hours
On April 13, 2022, the Press and Journal reported a fire at a malting company in Buckie, Scotland. Fire crews successfully extinguished the flames shortly after 7:00 p.m.
