On February 14, 2022, CTV News reported a fire at a sawmill in Timmins, Ontario. Flames spread to the roofs of a few buildings, but crews extinguished it by afternoon.
Incidents
Firefighters Extinguish Dust Collector Fire at Window Manufacturer
On February 14, 2022, the Index-Journal reported a fire at a skylight and roof window manufacturer in Greenwood, South Carolina. It involved the plant’s sawdust collector.
Fire at Minnesota Carbon Steel Parts Manufacturer Damages Dust Collector
On February 10, 2022, the West Central Tribune reported a dust collector fire at a carbon steel parts manufacturer in Willmar, Minnesota. No injuries were later reported.
Firefighters Spend Over Four Days Fighting Grain Silo Fire in Brazil
On January 28, 2022, A Folha do Sul reported a fire at a grain processing facility in São Bento, Brazil. It started in a grain dryer and spread throughout the large silo.
Fire Develops in Dust Collector at Motorcycle Manufacturing Plant
On February 8, 2022, the York Dispatch reported a dust collector fire at a motorcycle manufacturing plant in Springettsbury Township, Pennsylvania. No one was injured.
Fire Breaks Out in Woodchip Conveyor at Seaport in New Zealand
On February 7, 2022, the Northern Advocate reported a conveyor belt fire at a seaport in Marsden Point, New Zealand. The woodchip conveyor suffered extensive damage.
Responding Firefighters Call for Backup at Grain Silo Fire in the UK
On February 7, 2022, Cornwall Live reported a silo fire at an agricultural facility in Davistow, Cornwall, UK. Multiple fire crews and an aerial ladder were dispatched.
Montana Grain Elevator and Nearby Office Building Destroyed by Fire
On February 4, 2022, U.S. News reported a grain elevator fire at an agribusiness in Belgrade, Montana. Fire destroyed part of the elevator and an office building.
Six Fire Departments Respond to Grain Silo Fire at Agribusiness
On February 4, 2022, LancasterOnline reported a silo fire at a grain elevator in East Drumore Township, Pennsylvania. Six agencies responded and got it under control.
One Firefighter Injured While Fighting Ductwork Fire at Grain Elevator
On February 5, 2022, the Eastern New Mexico News reported a fire and explosion at a grain elevator in Clovis, New Mexico. One firefighter suffered an arm fracture.
