Date: February 27, 2023
Location: Pittsfield, Illinois (USA)
Address: 1250 West Washington Street, 62363
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Animal Feed Production (Agriculture)
Equipment: Grain Dryer
Company: Pike Feeds
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Pike Feeds is a single location family run mill in Pittsfield, Illinois. It opened its doors in 1991 and provides nutritional needs for an array of livestock and small animals.
Incident Description:
On February 27, 2023, WGEM reported a fire at a feed mill in Pittsfield, Illinois.
Company officials stated the fire started between the grain roaster and dryer. The fire was segregated and resulted in no damage to the main floor, mixer, pellet mills or feed bins.
No injuries were reported and production was not affected.
Sources:
WGEM
