Date: June 7, 2022
Location: Arcola, Louisiana (USA)
Address: 64080 US-51, 70456
Type: Potential Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Animal Feed Production (Agriculture)
Equipment: Unknown
Company: Purina Mills
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to the company website, Purina Mills is an animal feed producer that provides nutritional solutions for animals across 24 species. It was founded in 1894, employs over 2,200 people across its various locations, and is presently headquartered in Gray Summit, Missouri.
Incident Description:
On June 8, 2022, The Daily Star reported a fire at a feed mill in Arcola, Louisiana.
Firefighters responded soon after midnight and headed to Tangipahoa Fire District 1 to put out the fire. Upon arrival, they turned water hoses on the flames and had the fire out in less than an hour.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
The Daily Star
