Date: July 7, 2020
Location: Columbia, Pennsylvania (USA)
Address: 390 Blue Lane, 17512
Type: Dust Explosion
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Alpaca Breeding
Equipment: Grain Dryer
Company: Kleen Acres Alpaca Farm
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Kleen Acres Alpaca Farm is an eight-acre alpaca farm located in Columbia, Pennsylvania. It sells products made from alpaca wool in addition to pine shavings and animal feeds.
Incident Description:
On July 7, 2020, ABC 27 reported an explosion and fire at an alpaca farm in Columbia, Pennsylvania.
The fire ignited at around 9:00 a.m. in a barn. According to the Blue Rock Fire Department, the homeowner heard a grain dryer explosion in the barn and had to jump from the second-floor bedroom to safety.
The fire spread from the barn to the home and garage and caused significant damage. The farm owners and all animals made it out safely.
No injuries were reported. The State Police Fire Marshal has been called to the scene to investigate.
Sources:
ABC 27
