Date: August 21, 2020
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas (USA)
Address: 222 Power Street, 78401
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Logistics
Equipment: Grain Elevator
Company: Port of Corpus Christi
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, the Port of Corpus Christi is positioned on the western Gulf of Mexico with a 36-mile, 47-foot deep channel. Located in Corpus Christi, Texas, it is a major gateway to international and domestic commerce. It has been in operation since 1926 and has since become the 3rd largest port in the United States, based on total revenue tonnage, and the 2nd largest exporter of crude oil.
Incident Description:
On August 21, 2020, KRIS 6 News reported a grain elevator fire at a port in Corpus Christi, Texas.
A dredge hit an underwater natural gas pipeline at about 8:00 a.m. resulting in a huge explosion, sending plumes of black smoke into the air. Six people on the dredge were injured and four were killed.
According to firefighters, the fire that ignited the dredge spread to a nearby grain elevator.
No one was injured in the grain elevator fire.
The National Transportation Safety Board said it will investigate the incident.
Sources:
KRIS 6 News
