Date: April 1, 2022
Location: Boa Vista das Missões, Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil)
Address: BR-386, km 71
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Cereal Production (Food Processing)
Equipment: Grain Dryer
Company: Unknown
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
The company was not identified in any press coverage of the incident.
Incident Description:
On April 1, 2022, In Foco RS reported a grain dryer fire at an agricultural facility in Boa Vista das Missões, Brazil.
Firefighters were called in at 5:00 a.m. According to Jornal O alto Uruguai, two fire trucks attended at the scene, with five firefighters in total. They brought it quickly under control, but remained on site for awhile afterward to prevent new outbreaks from emerging.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
In Foco RS
Jornal O alto Uruguai
