On November 16, 2021, Gmais Noticias reported a silo fire at a biofuels company in Guarapuava, Brazil. No injuries were reported. The silo dryer and cover were damaged.
Incidents
Eight Thousand Litres of Water Used to Fight Coating Company Dust Fire
On November 18, 2021, EngePlus reported a sawdust box fire at a coating company in Braço do Norte, Brazil. Eight thousand litres of water were used to extinguish the flames.
Multiple Fire Departments Called to Grain Bin Fire at New York Farm
On November 17, 2021, Finger Lakes 1 reported a grain bin fire at a grain processing business in Union Springs, New York. Firefighters from multiple departments responded.
Firefighter Sent to Hospital After Grain Bin Fire at Minnesota Plant
On November 16, 2021, the Republican Eagle reported a grain bin fire at a grain facility in Red Wing, Minnesota. One firefighter was injured and transported to a hospital.
Biomass Fire in Silo Halts Operations at UK Power Generation Plant
On November 16, 2021, Bioenergy Insight reported a silo fire at a biomass power plant in Teesside, UK. Nitrogen was injected into the silo so operators could remove biomass.
Salisbury Firefighters Spend All Night Fighting Grain Dryer Fire
On November 16, 2021, the Salisbury Journal reported a grain dryer fire in Berwick St Leonard, UK. After working all night, firefighters got the fire under control.
Fire Appears in Sawdust Silo at Brazil Wood Products Manufacturer
On November 12, 2021, Noticio No Ato reported a fire in a sawdust silo at a wood products manufacturer in Lages, Brazil. No one was injured, but there was property damage.
Grain Silo Fire Develops After Burning Embers Get Into Contents
On November 14, 2021, Canoinhas Online reported a grain silo fire at an agribusiness in Santa Terezinha, Brazil. It started around at 10:00 a.m. due to embers in the grain.
Morning Fire Develops in Silo at Wood Furniture Factory in Portugal
On November 15, 2021, Averdade reported a fire in a furniture factory in Paços de Ferreira. A fire alert occurred at 8:48 a.m, and it was extinguished at around 9:45 a.m.
Firefighters Respond to Evening Silo Fire at Farm in Pennsylvania
On November 15, 2021, Skook News reported a silo fire at a farm in Barry Township, Pennsylvania. Arriving firefighters found smoke coming out of the feed-filled silo.
