On March 21, 2022, KMA Land reported a grain dryer fire at an agribusiness in Red Oak, Iowa. On arrival, firefighters found a field fire and a fire on the northeast stack.
Incidents
5,000 Litres of Water Used to Put Out Grain Dryer Fire at Facility
On March 18, 2022, Radio Capinzal reported a grain dryer fire at an agribusiness in Zortéa, Brazil. Firefighters used 35,000 litres of water to get the flames under control.
60,000 Kilos of Corn Burned in Dryer Fire at Facility in Argentina
On March 16, 2022, Cadena Sudeste reported a fire at a grain processing facility in Marcos Juarez, Argentina. The dryer contained over 60,000 kilos of corn, which burned.
No Injuries Reported in Grain Bin Fire at Arkansas Animal Feed Plant
On March 17, 2022, Deltaplex News reported a grain bin fire at a feed mill in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. It was soon contained and firefighters provided water until it was out.
Employees Evacuated After Dust Collector Catches Fire at Parts Plant
On March 17, 2022, the Lake and McHenry County Scanner reported a dust collector fire at a manufacturing plant in Huntley, Illinois. All employees were evacuated safely.
Firefighters Called to Fight Conveyor Belt Fire at Iowa Grocery Plant
On March 17, 2022, KWWL reported a fire at a grocery products plant in Waterloo, Iowa. Fire crews found it on a conveyor belt in an area of the plant used to store seeds.
New Zealand Firefighters Spend Over Five Hours at Paper Mills Fire
On March 14, 2022, Stuff.Co.NZ reported a fire at a pulp and paper mill in Tokoroa, New Zealand. Ten fire crews and a helicopter with a monsoon bucket responded to it.
Firefighters Contain Combustible Grain Silo Fire in Brazil
Learn about the combustible dust, grain silo fire in Amambai, Brazil, its causes, and critical safety tips to prevent similar combustible dust incidents.
Firefighters Called to Warehouse Fire at Grain Processor in Brazil
On February 28, 2022, Radio Tucunaré reported a fire at a grain processing plant in Juína, Brazil. Firefighters were informed that a dryer was on fire in a warehouse.
Firefighters Contain Combustible Grain Dryer Fire in Brazil
On February 26, 2022, Mato Grosso Aovivo reported a grain dryer fire at an agribusiness in Alta Floresta, Brazil. Work lasted five hours and used 15,000 litres of water.
