On September 10, 2021, Cenario MT reported a fire at a grain warehouse in Lucas do Rio Verde, Brazil. Firefighters and employees fought the flames for over nine hours.
Incidents
Fire Crews Extinguish Sawdust Fire at Sawmill in North Carolina
On May 15, 2021, the News Reporter reported a sawdust fire at a sawmill in Riegelwood, North Carolina. It started when a welding crew ignited sawdust in a large pipe.
Afternoon Fire Breaks Out in British Columbia Sawmill Log Yard
On September 17, 2021, Energetic City reported a fire at a sawmill log yard in Chetwynd, British Columbia. The wind carried sparks from one pile to another, risking spread.
Smouldering Fire Appears in 300-Ton Bin Containing 80 Tons of Gluten
On September 15, 2021, the Daily News reported a grain bin fire at an animal nutrition facility in Strykersville, New York. Gluten combusted due to high moisture levels.
Seven Firefighting Crews Respond to Grain Silo Fire at Beckhampton
On September 16, 2021, the Gazette & Herald reported a silo fire in Beckhampton, UK. Firefighters responded to the fire, which occurred in a grain dryer before 8:00 a.m.
Two Employees Injured in Dust Explosion at Georgia Baking Company
On September 14, 2021, WSAV reported an explosion at a baked goods producer in Savannah, Georgia. Damage was done to one wall and two employees reported minor injuries.
Fire Found in Ductwork at Michigan Cereal and Snack Food Producer
On September 9, 2020, WWMT reported a fire at a cereal and snack foods facility in Battle Creek, Michigan. It started in a processing area at the plant in the ductwork.
Explosion at Packaging Products Plant Sends One Person to the Hospital
On September 9, 2021, the Hickory Daily Record reported an explosion at a packaging products company in Hickory, North Carolina. One employee was injured and hospitalized.
Worker Injured in Silo Explosion at Austria Herbal Feed Additive Plant
On September 7, 2021, Heute reported a silo explosion at a herbal feed additive manufacturer in Engerwitzdorf, Austria. One worker went to hospital with serious injuries.
Tons Of Grain Are Destroyed By Silo Fire at Agricultural Cooperative
On September 9, 2021, Renascenca reported a grain silo fire at an agricultural cooperative in Brinches, Portugal. The flames ignited in a grain dryer containing sunflower.
