On April 1, 2022, In Foco RS reported a grain dryer fire at an agricultural facility in Boa Vista das Missões, Brazil. Two fire trucks attended at the scene and put it out.
Incidents
Fire Breaks Out in Brazilian Grain Storage Silo Two Days in a Row
On April 1, 2022, Radio Tapejara reported a fire in a grain storage silo at a company in Coxilha, Brazil. About 40,000 litres of water were used to extinguish the flames.
Brazilian Firefighters Called to Put Out Grain Silo Fire at Agribusiness
On March 26, 2022, Studio FM reported a silo fire at a facility in Nova Bassano, Brazil. Firefighters found it in a silo used to store grain. No injuries were reported.
Firefighters Put Out Silo Fire at Grain Processing Facility in Brazil
On March 25, 2022, Contilnet Noticias reported a silo fire at a grain facility in Rio Branco, Brazil. Arriving firefighters observed smoke coming from a grain dryer.
Early-Morning Fire Damages Gazebo Manufacturer in Rural Pennsylvania
On April 3, 2022, WGAL reported a fire at a gazebo-building company in New Holland, Pennsylvania. Fire crews reported that it started in a dust collection system.
UK Animal Feed Factory Destroyed After Fire Ignites in the Building
On March 31, 2022, Staffordshire Live reported a fire at an animal feed manufacturer in Burton upon Trent, UK. Firefighters from across the Midlands attended the scene.
Clogged Nozzle May Have Caused Milk Dryer Explosion at Dairy Plant
On April 1, 2022, Times of India reported an explosion and fire at a dairy plant in Lucknow, India. Officials said that a nozzle had become clogged, causing the explosion.
Fire Develops in Dryer at Food Ingredients Manufacturer in Wisconsin
On March 23, 2022, OnFocus reported a fire at a food ingredients plant in Vesper, Wisconsin. Fire was found in a dryer and its equipment and took two hours to put out.
Dust Collector Fire at High School Leaves Firefighter With Burn Injuries
On March 22, 2022, the Gephardt Daily reported a fire at a high school in Spanish Fork, Utah. One firefighter was treated for burns at a hospital and later released.
Idaho Metal Fabrication Company Evacuated Due to Dust Collector Fire
On March 25, 2022, the Idaho State Journal reported a fire at a metal fabrication company in Pocatello, Idaho. It began when a dust collection machine filters caught fire.
