Date: July 29, 2021
Location: Columbus, Nebraska (USA)
Address: 3000 E. 8th Street, 68601
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Coal Dust
Industry: Grain Processing (Agriculture)
Equipment: Storage Dome
Company: ADM Columbus
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to the company’s website, ADM Columbus is a subsidiary of ADM (Archer Daniels Midland) a leading agricultural processor and food ingredient provider. Its holdings include 500 crop procurement locations, 270 food and feed ingredient manufacturing facilities, and 44 innovation centers.
Incident Description:
On July 29, 2021, Sandhills Express reported a smouldering coal fire at an agricultural processor in Columbus, Nebraska.
When employees discovered smoldering coal in a storage dome, they called the fire department. Afterward, they worked with a hazard control company to monitor the situation and extinguish any remaining hot spots.
Residents in the immediate vicinity were encouraged to take precautions against possible carbon monoxide exposure.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
Sandhills Express
