On April 26, 2022, FOX40 reported a fire at a lumber processing company in Owego, New York. The public was asked to avoid the area until the flames were under control.
Incidents
Firefighters Called to Two-Alarm Fire at Virginia Automotive Facility
On April 25, 2022, WTKR reported a fire at an automotive plant in Newport News, Virginia. The fire required a two-alarm response due to the conditions inside the building.
Firefighters and Police Respond to Fire in Kansas Grain Elevator
On April 12, 2022, KAKE reported a grain elevator fire in Wichita, Kansas. Fire crews put out the fire and remained on scene for a while afterward to manage smouldering.
Metal Working Plant Evacuated Due to Overnight Dust Collector Fire
On April 11, 2022, WWJ 950 reported a dust collector fire at a stamping plant in Van Buren Township, Michigan. It caused extensive damage but no injuries were reported.
One Worker Treated for Smoke Inhalation After Dust Collector Fire
On April 9, 2022, the Sheboygan Press reported a dust collector fire at a plastics manufacturer in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. One person was treated for smoke inhalation.
Fire Develops in Kentucky Sawmill During Early-Morning Hours
On April 9, 2022, Lex 18 reported a fire at a sawmill in Rowan County, Kentucky. flames, but the main building was saved. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Early Morning Fire Fire Destroys Six Sawmills in India; No One Injured
On April 7, 2022, the Times of India reported a sawmill fire in Nagpur, India. Six sawmills in total were destroyed before it was extinguished. No injuries were reported.
Firefighters Respond to Explosion and Fire at UK Wood Processing Plant
On April 4, 2022, The Press and Journal reported an explosion at a wood processing plant in Inverness, Scotland, UK. Firefighters spent six hours putting the fire out.
Ground Corn Husks Catch Fire in Hopper at Pellet Manufacturing Plant
On April 4, 2022, KWWL reported a fire at a pellet mill manufacturing plant in Waterloo, Iowa. A hopper holding ground-up corn husks caught fire. No injuries were reported.
Fire Causes Extensive Damage at Door and Window Factory in Brazil
On April 2, 2022, SCC10 reported a fire at a door and window factory in Lages, Brazil. Upon arriving at the scene, the fire department found the 360 m2 shed in flames.
