On September 3, 2021, KTVO reported a coal silo fire at a utility company in Ottumwa, Iowa. Firefighters responded at 1:00 p.m. and had it under control within an hour.
Incidents
Evening Fire Ignites at Medical Device Manufacturer in Michigan
On September 6, 2021, WILX 10 reported a fire at a medical device manufacturer in Lansing, Michigan. Emergency personnel had the fire under control within three hours.
Fire Crews Sent to Fight Corn Dryer Fire at Nebraska Ethanol Facility
On September 10, 2021, News Channel Nebraska reported a fire at an ethanol manufacturer in Adams, Nebraska. Firefighters found it in a corn drying unit and put it out.
Dust Collector on CNC Machine Catches Fire at Equipment Manufacturer
On September 9, 2021, the Hutchinson News reported a fire at an agricultural equipment manufacturer in Hutchinson, Kansas. A large dust collector on a CNC machine ignited.
Hazmat Assignment Results After Magnesium Found in Burning Debris
On September 6, 2021, Patch reported a magnesium fire at a packing plant in Dundalk, Maryland. The fire was extinguished once sand was brought in and dumped on it.
Four People Injured in Explosion at Georgia Wood Pellet Manufacturer
On September 2, 2021, Fox 28 reported an explosion and fire at a wood pellet manufacturing plant in Hazlehurst, Georgia. Four people were hospitalized for burn injuries.
Firefighters Called to Extinguish Overnight Fire in Macadamia Silo
On September 4, 2021, NBN News reported a fire in a macadamia silo in Brooklet, Australia. After pumping water from a nearby lake, crews used foam to extinguish the fire.
Seven People Injured in Explosion and Fire at Packaging Production Plant
On September 2, 2021, NDT reported an explosion and fire at a fibre production factory in Xaxim, Brazil. Seven people were treated for burns and smoke inhalation issues.
Firefighters Respond to Seven-Alarm Fire at Ethanol Production Plant
On September 2, 2021, the Putnam County Record reported a fire at an ethanol facility in Hennepin, Illinois. Employees noticed smoke coming from a dryer at 5:00 a.m.
Bale Grinder Ignites Barn Fire in New York Guernsey Cattle Dairy Farm
On August 30, 2021, the Cortland Voice reported a fire in a barn in Summerhill, New York. According to the owners, the fire was caused by a round bale grinder in the barn.
