Date: March 4, 2021
Location: North Java, New York (USA)
Address: 1830 Perry Road, 14113
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Animal Feed Production (Agriculture)
Equipment: Grain Machine
Company: Reisdorf Brothers, Inc.
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: $2,000,000 USD
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Reisdorf Brothers, Inc. is an animal feed mill and farm store located in North Java, New York. It was founded in 1912 and sells feed, supplements and fertilizers, along with its own Country Magic brand of dog and cat foods.
Incident Description:
On March 4, 2021, the Daily News reported a fire at an animal feed mill and farm store in North Java, New York.
The fire was reported at around 7:30 a.m., when a passer-by saw smoke and called 911. More than 14 departments responded, along with Wyoming County sheriff’s deputies and Emergency Management personnel.
According to the Wyoming County Fire Coordinator, a mechanical issue caused the fire to ignite in a machine before moving into a wall. It went out the vent pipes and got into a feed silo.
No injuries were reported, but property damage amounted to at least $2 million.
Sources:
Daily News
