On August 30, 2023, the Press & Journal reported a fire at a malt company in Buckie, UK. Five units rushed to the location, where they suspected a grain dryer had ignited.
Incidents
Firefighters Put Out Dust Collector Fire at Colorado Metal Fabricator
On September 1, 2023, KOAA News 5 reported a fire at a steel fabrication company in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The fire department located it in a dust collector.
One Employee in Shock After Explosion at Particleboard Manufacturer
On August 17, 2023, the CBC reported an explosion and fire at a particleboard manufacturing plant in Sayabec, Quebec. One employee was left in shock from the explosion.
Five Miners Killed by Conveyor Belt Fire at Coal Mine in Kazakhstan
On August 22, 2023, Kazinform reported a conveyor belt fire at a coal mine in Karaganda, Kazakhstan. Five miners died. Their bodies were later recovered and identified.
Dust Ignites in System at Industrial Facility in Germany, Causing a Fire
On August 17, 2023, the Weser Kurier reported a fire at an industrial facility in Burgdamm, Germany. The responding fire brigade found that dust had ignited in a system.
Firefighters Use Ladders and Tanker Trucks to Fight Sawdust Silo Fire
On August 17, 2023, Corriere Adriatico reported a fire at a woodworking facility in Vallefoglia, Italy. The fire brigade used tankers and ladder trucks to extinguish it.
Fan Malfunction in Grain Bin Ignites Smouldering Fire at Agribusiness
On August 15, 2023, The Crescent-News reported a grain bin fire at a farming equipment seller and grain processor in Highland, Ohio. A fan malfunctioned and ignited.
One Person in Critical Condition After Explosion at Steel Fabricator
On August 11, 2023, Fox59 reported a dust explosion at a steel carport manufacturer in Muncie, Indiana. One person was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
Heat Buildup Causes Grain Dryer Fire at Agricultural Facility in Germany
On August 7, 2023, Die Harke reported a fire at a grain facility in Haßbergen, Germany. Heat had built up in the silo, leading to flames emerging from the air outlet pipe.
Fire Develops at Timber Company in Switzerland and Quickly Spreads
On August 9, 2023, the Luzerner Zeitung reported a fire at a wood processing facility in Menznau, Switzerland. 240 firefighters responded to the fire, which quickly spread.
