On September 26, 2021, Kaumudi reported a fire at a cotton mill in Kozhikode, India. The cotton debris in the waste trench of a spinning mill ignited. No one was injured.
Incidents
Sawmill in Texas Left Severely Damaged By Early Morning Fire
On September 26, 2021, KJAS reported a fire at a sawmill in Bon Wier, Texas. Five fire departments responded, but the building was completely destroyed by the flames.
Fire Ignites in Piles of Yarn at Mill in India, Damaging a Lot of Goods
On September 25, 2021, Maalaimalar reported a fire at a yarn mill in Erode, India. No injuries were reported but goods valued at around Rs 30 lakh were said to be damaged.
Six Contractors Injured in Explosion at Louisiana Ethylene Manufacturer
On September 27, 2021, KPLC reported an explosion at an ethylene production facility in Sulphur, Louisiana. Six contract workers were injured and sent to the hospital.
Firefighters Respond to and Extinguish Fire at Rice Mill in Arkansas
On September 27, 2021, KARK reported a fire at a rice mill in Carlisle, Arkansas. There were no injuries and the cause of the incident was said to be under investigation.
A Factory Explosion in Northern Tanzania Leaves 40 People Injured
On September 26, 2021, Sify reported an explosion at a steel recycling facility in Mwanza, Tanzania. Forty employees were injured by flying galvanized steel pieces.
Firefighters Put Out Dust Collector Fire at Wisconsin Biofuels Producer
On September 23, 2021, WBAY reported a machine fire at a biofuel production facility in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The estimated damage was $40,000. No injuries were reported.
Grain Dryer Fire at South Dakota Farm Causes $53,000 in Damage
On September 23, 2021, the Brookings Register reported a grain dryer fire at an agricultural facility in White, South Dakota. Property damage was estimated at $53,000.
Firefighters Find Fire in Sawdust Hopper at Furniture Store in Virginia
On September 21, 2021, WSLS reported a fire at a furniture store fire in Martinsville, Virginia. Firefighters found flames coming from the hopper where sawdust is stored.
Explosion at Sawmill in Quebec Kills Three Workers and Injures Eight
On September 21, 2021, CTV News reported an explosion at a sawmill in Beauceville, Quebec. Three workers were killed and eight injured. Authorities are investigating.
