On December 8, 2021, AuburnPub reported a grain dryer fire at a farm in Cato, New York. The dryer was engulfed in flames, but firefighters quickly extinguished the fire.
Incidents
Police Called After Deflagration in Silo at German Grain Facility
On December 7, 2021, Mittelbayerische reported a silo fire at an agricultural facility in Regensburg, Germany. The police were called to the scene just before 7:30 p.m.
Explosion and Fire at Brazil Mine Sends Smoke Throughout District
On December 6, 2021, Ver-O-Fato reported an explosion at a calcium carbonate mine in Barcarena, Brazil. It was followed by a fire that sent a column of smoke in the air.
Fire at Rice Mill in Thailand Causes Extensive Property Damage
On December 2, 2021, the Bangkok Post reported a rice mill in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. Conveyors and dryers were damaged. The loss estimate was 10 million baht.
Firefighters Extinguish Dust Collector Fire at Automotive Parts Company
On December 1, 2021, the Chattanoogan reported a fire at a brake drum manufacturer in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The dust collector caught fire when something ignited in it.
Explosion at Wood Frame Production Plant in Israel Injures Seven People
On November 24, 2021, Srugim reported an explosion at a frame production plant in Beit Shemesh, Israel. Ambulance crews treated seven injured people in the factory yard.
Welding Work May Have Caused Conveyor Fire at Brazil Charcoal Plant
On November 26, 2021, Jmais reported a fire in a charcoal factory in Papanduva, Brazil. Afterward, firefighters cooled the affected machines – a sieve and a conveyor belt.
51 People Killed and Over 100 Injured in Russian Coal Mine Explosion
On November 25, 2021, ABC News reported a fire and explosion at a coal mine in Gramoteino, Russia. 51 miners and rescue workers were killed and 106 people were injured.
Fire Crews Called to Flash Fire at Georgia Poultry Processing Plant
On November 30, 2021, Feed Strategy reported a silo fire at a poultry plant in Baldwin, Georgia. It was extinguished by adding four tons of nitrogen to displace the oxygen.
Firefighters Fight Silo Fire at Lumber Processing Plant in Brazil
On November 17, 2021, Roberto Lorenzon reported a fire at a lumber mill in União do Oeste, Brazil. Firefighters found a fire in an area used to store wood shavings.
