Updated July 25, 2024
Date of Incident: February 26, 2023
Location: São João del-Rei, Minas Gerais (Brazil)
Address: BR-265
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Grain Processing (Agriculture)
Equipment: Grain Silo
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 February 26, 2023, Acessa reported a grain silo fire at a facility in São João del-Rei, Brazil.
The fire ignited during the early morning hours. Firefighters reported that it occurred in the dryer at the top of the silo and was probably caused by heat from the drying process. They eventually got the fire under control and turned the site back over to the company.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
Acessa
