Date: February 4, 2022
Location: Belgrade, Montana (USA)
Address: 110 Northern Pacific Avenue, 5971
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Grain Processing (Agriculture)
Equipment: Grain Elevator
Company: Columbia Grain Facility
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Columbia Grain Facility is a worldwide supplier of bulk grain, pulses, edible beans, oilseeds, both conventional and organic. Over the years, its supply chain network has grown to include over 8,000 farmers across the northern tier of the United States. It is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, but has a presence in Montana, Washington, Minnesota, Idaho, and North Dakota.
Incident Description:
On February 4, 2022, U.S. News reported a grain elevator fire at an agribusiness in Belgrade, Montana.
The fire was reported just after 7:00 a.m., and was still burning after 1:00 p.m. Heavy equipment was used to gain access to hot spots. Using excavators, crews dug into the elevator to remove grain and continued spraying it the area with water. Fire was burning deep within the grain in the elevator.
Fire destroyed part of the elevator and an office building, but did not spread to nearby grain bins. No injuries were reported.
Sources:
U.S. News
