Date: September 11, 2021
Location: Battle Creek, Michigan (USA)
Address: 425 Porter Street, 49014
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Cereal and Snack Food Production (Food Processing)
Equipment: Ductwork
Company: Kellogg’s
Database Incidents: This facility was referenced in a dust fire incident in June 2019.
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to the company website, Kellogg’s is an international cereal and snack foods company headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan. It started in 1898 by producing corn flakes, Granola, and Caramel Cereal Coffee and later expanding its product line to include different types of cereals, cookies, crackers, and toaster pastries. Kellogg’s products are manufactured and marketed in over 180 countries.
Incident Description:
On September 9, 2020, WWMT reported a fire at a cereal and snack foods facility in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Firefighters were sent to the plant at around 2:58 p.m. and found a small fire. It started in a processing area at the plant, specifically in the ductwork.
No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Previous Incidents:
This facility experienced a dust fire on June 19, 2019, covered in No Injuries Reported in Grain Dryer Fire at Kellogg’s Battle Creek Plant. In addition, on April 16, 2019, Powder & Bulk Solids reported a fire in a hopper and transfer pipe inside the building.
Sources:
WWMT
Powder & Bulk Solids
