Date: April 18, 2023
Location: Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka (Japan)
Address: Kita Ward
Type: Potential Dust Fire
Fuel: Unknown
Industry: Unknown
Equipment: Ducting System
Company: Unknown
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
The company, a factory in Hamamatsu City, Japan, was not identified in any press coverage of the incident.
Incident Description:
On April 18, 2023, Yahoo Japan reported a fire at a factory in Hamamatsu City, Japan.
The fire department received a call around midnight, reporting smoke coming out of the ceiling and a possible fire in the duct. The fire was put out four hours later. Fortunately, there were no injuries, but Look later reported that the affected area measured over 1400 square metres.
The authorities are currently investigating the cause.
Sources:
Yahoo Japan
Look