Date: April 5, 2023
Location: Turvo, Santa Catarina (Brazil)
Address: Unknown
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Grain Processing (Agriculture)
Equipment: Grain Dryer
Company: Unknown
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
The company, a grain processing facility in Turvo, Brazil, was not identified in any press coverage of the incident.
Incident Description:
On April 6, 2023, Engeplus reported a fire at a grain processing facility in Turvo, Brazil.
The incident occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters found that the power was out.
The company’s fire brigade utilized the hydrant system to fight the flames. The fire was mainly concentrated in the rice dryer and air ducts, and 18,000 liters of water were used to extinguish the fire and its aftermath.
No one was injured, but an investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the fire.
Sources:
Engeplus
