On July 28, 2023, Le Courrier du Vietnam reported an explosion at an agricultural cooperative in Palotina, Brazil. Eight people were killed and 10 sustained injuries.
Incidents
50 Firefighters Respond to Fire at Construction Waste Company in Quebec
On August 4, 2023, Radio Canada reported a fire at a construction waste management company in Saint-Alphonse, Quebec. Fifty firefighters from various regions responded.
Conveyor System Malfunction Causes Fire at German Wood Pellet Factory
On August 3, 2023, Radio Gong reported a fire at a wood pellet production facility in Würzburg, Germany. The cause was later identified as a conveyor system malfunction.
Silo Fire at German Agribusiness Takes Over Two Days to Extinguish
On August 2, 2023, Hamburger Abendblatt reported a fire at an agribusiness in Brunstorf, Germany. Firefighting efforts engaged up to 200 emergency service personnel.
Afternoon Fire Develops in Animal Feed Dryer at Agribusiness in France
On August 1, 2023, Ouest France reported a fire at an agribusiness in Saint-Gildas-des-Bois, France. An alert was issued before 1:30 p.m. for a feed pellet dryer fire.
No Injuries Reported in Dust Collector Fire at Sarnia Industrial Plant
On August 1, 2023, Sarnia News Today reported a fire at an industrial facility in Sarnia, Ontario. Flames were discovered within an aggregate dust collection system.
Grain Dryer Fire at German Grain Mill Causes 40,000 Euros in Damage
On July 31, 2023, PressePortal reported a fire at a grain mill in Inneringen, Germany. It happened in a grain dryer. No one was injured but damage came to 40,000 euros.
Fire Develops in 35-Ton Grain Dryer at Agribusiness Near Eversham, UK
On August 8, 2023, the Evesham Journal reported a fire at an agribusiness in Sheriffs Lench, UK. Firefighters were dispatched when a 35-ton grain dryer began to smoulder.
Morning Fire Damages Three Silos at Major Grain Receiving Port in France
On August 10, 2023, Marine Executive reported a fire at a grain port in La Rochelle, France. It started in one silo and spread to three others. 120 firefighters responded.
Early-Morning Fire Damages Baghouse and Chip Bin at Oregon Sawmill
On August 10, 2023, KPIC reported a fire at a sawmill in Roseburg, Oregon. The flames were confined to the baghouse and chip bin area, preventing them from spreading further.
