Date: November 2, 2021
Location: Kiel, Wisconsin (USA)
Address: 1220 Park Avenue, 53042
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Grain Processing (Agriculture)
Equipment: Grain Dryer
Company: Country Visions Co-op
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Country Visions Co-op is an agricultural cooperative headquartered in Brillion, Wisconsin. It was founded in 1923 and serves communities across Wisconsin with its grain elevators, agronomy stations, and general stores.
Incident Description:
On November 2, 2021, WBAY reported a fire at an agricultural business in Kiel, Wisconsin.
The Kiel Fire Department says crews were called just after 1:30 p.m. regarding smoke and flames coming from the facility’s corn dryer. A large amount of smoke was found at the facility’s rear.
Officials say ladder trucks from Kiel and New Holstein were sent because of the dryer’s height. Firefighters spent three hours on the scene.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. No injuries were reported.
Sources:
WBAY
