Date: January 8, 2020
Location: Ross, North Dakota (USA)
Address: 812 Railroad Avenue, 58776
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Grain Processing (Agriculture)
Equipment: Grain Dryer
Company: United Quality Cooperative
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to the company’s website, United Quality Cooperative is a locally-owned agricultural cooperative headquartered in New Town, North Dakota, with branches in Parshall and Ross. It was formed in April 2016 after Cooperative Owners of United Prairie Cooperative and Dakota Quality Grain Cooperative voted to consolidate their two Cooperatives.
Incident Description:
On January 9, 2020, KXNET reported a fire at a grain elevator in Ross, North Dakota.
The fire ignited at around 8:30 a.m., while soybeans were being dried at the elevator. When firefighters arrived, they found that the flames had extended to the silos. They encountered difficulty fighting the fire due to the high winds and a shortage of water on the scene.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
KXNET
Minot Daily News
