On January 31, 2022, Feed & Grain reported a grain dryer fire at an agribusiness in Rugby, North Dakota. Firefighters had to drain 4,500 bushels of grain to put it out.
Incidents
Explosion and Fire at Fertilizer Plant Causes Thousands to Leave Home
On February 1, 2022, ABC News reported an explosion and fire at a fertilizer plant in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The building collapsed and residents were evacuated.
Fire Breaks Out in Silo at Ontario Concrete Manufacturing Plant
On February 1, 2022, Global News reported a fire at a concrete manufacturing plant in Campbellford, Ontario. Fire crews found it in a concrete silo and put it out quickly.
Fire Appears in Grain Dryer at Brazilian Grain Processing Facility
On January 20, 2022, OesteMais reported a grain dryer fire at an agribusiness in Campo Erê, Brazil. No injuries were reported but employees monitored it for spreading.
Firefighters Struggle to Bring Grain Silo Fire in Brazil Under Control
On January 13, 2022, SoNoticias reported a silo fire at a grain facility in Lucas do Rio Verde, Brazil. No injuries were reported and there are no details on the cause.
Firefighters Extinguish Conveyor Belt Fire at Washington Paper Mill
On January 22, 2022, The Leader reported a paper mill fire in Port Townsend, Washington. It started in an enclosed conveyor belt that carries wood chips into the mill.
Thirty Firefighters Spend Hours Fighting Fire at Animal Feed Plant
On January 19, 2022, NBN News reported a fire at a grain crushing mill in Tamworth, Australia. Thirty firefighters spent most of the day ensuring flames did not reignite.
Several Nebraska Fire Departments Called to Fire in 100-Foot Grain Bin
On January 21, 2022, News Channel Nebraska reported a grain bin fire in Fairmont, Nebraska. Cold temperatures made things hard, but firefighters were able to put it out.
Grain Dryer Containing 4,000 Bushels of Corn Catch Fire at Agribusiness
On January 20, 2022, KIWA Radio reported a fire at an agribusiness in Rock Valley, Iowa. After draining 4000 bushels of corn from a grain dryer, fire crews put it out.
Multiple Fire Departments Called to Fight Fire at Milk Powder Plant
On January 16, 2022, RisingBD reported a fire in a milk powder factory in Baghabari, Bangladesh. It occurred after a short circuit inside a milk powder making machine.
