Date: August 30, 2021
Location: Londrina, Paraná (Brazil)
Address: Av. Tiradentes, 3200 – Cilo III.
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Wheat Dust
Industry: Flour Production (Food Processing)
Equipment: Unknown
Company: J. Macêdo S.A.
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: Unknown
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, J. Macêdo S.A. is a flour milling company headquartered in Londrina, Paraná, Brazil. The company leads in the categories of domestic wheat flour and cake mix, as well as being the second-largest national company in the pasta segment and the leading manufacturer in sales of wheat flour, pasta and cake mixes.
Incident Description:
On August 31, 2021, Portal Cambe reported a fire at a flour production facility in Londrina, Brazil.
The fire ignited at around 8:05 p.m. in one of the machines and was contained by the company’s own security brigade. Due to the presence of flammable material, the fire brigade was called in to assist and prevent further damage.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
Portal Cambe
Cobra News