On January 18, 2022, KICD reported a fire in a woodchip storage building at a grain facility in Aurelia, Iowa. It may have been caused by a spark from a piece of machinery.
Incidents
Firefighters Spend Over 12 Hours Extinguishing Louisiana Feed Mill Fire
On January 13, 2022, KALB reported a fire at an animal feed facility in Lecompte, Louisiana. As firefighters battled the flames in the building, there was an explosion.
Brazilian Firefighters Spend Over 11 Hours Fighting Fire in Grain Dryer
On January 12, 2022, WH3 reported a grain dryer fire at a facility in Caxambu do Sul, Brazil. One person was injured and sent for medical care before fire crews arrived.
Fire Ignites in Grain Dryer Containing 3,500 Bushels of Grain
On January 7, 2022, ABC 13 reported a fire at an agricultural facility in Toledo, Ohio. There were approximately 3,500 bushels of grain in the dryer where the fire started.
Firefighters Extinguish Dust Collector Fire at Winnipeg Business
On January 5, 2022, News 4 reported a fire in an industrial building in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Flames had broken out in a dust collector. There were no injuries reported.
Coal Dust Explosion at Railroad Facility Damages Nearby Properties
On December 30, 2021, CBS Baltimore reported an explosion at a railroad facility in Baltimore, Maryland. It blew out the windows of nearby buildings and damaged homes.
One Person Killed in Explosion at Taiwan Aerospace Manufacturer
On December 29, 2021, the Taiwan News reported an explosion at a defense contractor in Taichung City, Taiwan. One worker was killed and six others suffered burn injuries.
Three Employees Injured in Deflagration at German Pellet Plant
On December 23, 2021, PressePortale reported a deflagration in a pellet plant in Schameder, Germany. Three employees were injured and taken to local hospitals.
Powder Ignites in Dryer at Industrial Finishing Plant
n December 21, 2021, Powder & Bulk Solids reported a fire at an industrial coatings manufacturer in Croydon, Pennsylvania. Boxes of powder ignited inside a dryer.
Three Fire Crews Put Out Grain Dryer Fire at Food Waste Plant
On December 19, 2021, The Press reported a fire at a waste food production facility in Barlby, UK. The alarm was sounded after smoke was seen issuing from a grain dryer.
