Date: September 10, 2021
Location: Adams, Nebraska (USA)
Address: 13238 E. Aspen Road, 68301
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Ethanol Production
Equipment: Corn Dryer
Company: E Energy Adams, LLC
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, E Energy Adams, LLC produces both modified wet and dry distillers grain with solubles, which are sold to local and regional markets. It was founded in 2005 and employs approximately 50 people. The company operates 24-7 and is served by Burlington Northern-Santa Fe trains.
Incident Description:
On September 10, 2021, News Channel Nebraska reported a fire at an ethanol plant in Adams, Nebraska.
Fire units from Adams and Firth were dispatched to the facility between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m. They found a fire in a corn drying unit. A second call was made for additional firefighters.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
News Channel Nebraska
