Date: April 25, 2023
Location: Saint-Viaud, Loire-Atlantique (France)
Address: La Rimbaudais, 44320
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Grain Processing (Agriculture)
Equipment: Grain Silo
Company: SAS Agri Estuaire
Database Incidents: None Reported
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, SAS Agri Estuaire is an agribusiness in Saint-Père-en-Retz, France.
Incident Description:
On April 25, 2023, France Bleu reported a fire at an agribusiness in Saint-Viaud, France.
The fire broke out in a silo containing 500 tons of rapeseed, which was in the process of being dismantled. It was quickly extinguished, with 23 firefighters mobilized to the scene. They prevented the flames from spreading to nearby buildings.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
France Bleu
