On September 18, 2023, Birmingham Live reported a fire at a bakery in Dudley, UK. At the fire’s peak, about 100 firefighters were present, with the smoke visible from afar.
Incidents
Machinery Fire Spreads at Sawmill in Japan, Challenging Firefighters
On August 26, 2023, Yahoo Japan reported a fire at a sawmill in Kamisu City, Japan. It was observed at 7:55 a.m. and continued to propagate as of 9:00 p.m. on the same day.
Fire Develops in Wood Chip Dryer at Oregon Paper Products Manufacturer
On September 12, 2023, the News Guard reported a fire at a pulp and paper company in Toledo, Oregon. Flames emanating from a building housing a wood chip dryer unit.
Firefighters Extinguish Dust Collector Fire at Stair Parts Manufacturer
On September 8, 2023, the Goshen News reported a dust collector fire at a stair parts manufacturer in Goshen, Indiana. The fire department quickly got it under control.
Eight Employees Injured in Explosion at Grain Processing Facility
On September 10, 2023, NBC Chicago reported an explosion at a grain processing plant in Decatur, Illinois. Eight employees suffered injuries, one of whom had severe burns.
Biomass Power Plant in Japan Seriously Damaged by Explosion and Fire
On September 9, 2023, NHK reported an explosion and fire at a biomass power plant in Yonago City, Japan. Seven fire trucks tackled the fire, which burned for four hours.
One Worker Suffers Chest and Arm Injuries in Charcoal Dust Explosion
On September 7, 2023, WSAZ 3 reported an explosion at a charcoal processing facility in Heaters, West Virginia. One worker suffered chest and arm injuries from the incident.
Fire at Lumber Processing Facility Causes Damage to Sawdust Hopper
On August 24, 2023, YourErie reported a fire at a lumber processing company in Waterford, Pennsylvania. Upon arrival, firefighters found a large sawdust hopper on fire.
Two Killed and 12 More Injured in Aluminum Furnace Explosion in Brazil
On September 2, 2023, Le Courrier du Vietnam reported an explosion at a metal fabrication plant in Cabreuva, Brazil. Two people were killed and 12 others were injured.
Silo Full of Bone Meal Catches Fire at Iowa Feed Processing Facility
On September 1, 2023, the Clinton Herald reported an explosion and fire at a feed manufacturer in Clinton, Iowa. Firefighters remained on-site for two and a half hours.
