Date: August 18, 2020
Location: Summitville, Tennessee (USA)
Address: 219 Clark Road, 37382
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Grain Processing (Agriculture)
Equipment: Conveyor Belt
Company: Summitville Feed and Grain
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Summitville Feed and Grain is a family owned and operated feed and grain company in Summitville, Tennessee. It opened for business in 1977 and provides agricultural communities with everything from fertilizer to crop insurance.
Incident Description:
On August 18, 2020, the Manchester Times reported a fire at a feed and grain company in Summitville, Tennessee.
According to the Manchester Fire and Rescue Chief, the fire was at the top level of the grain elevator. A belt used to transfer grain from the top of the silo was ignited by a welding spark.
Firefighters put out the fire. Damage was confined to the transfer belt.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
Manchester Times
