Updated July 25, 2024
Date of Incident: March 3, 2022
Location: Amambai, Mato Grosso do Sul (Brazil)
Address: MS-295
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Grain Processing (Agriculture)
Equipment: Grain Silo
Company: Lar Cooperativa Agroindustrial
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Lar Cooperativa Agroindustrial is an agricultural cooperative with members across Paraná, Santa Catarina and Mato Grosso do Sul in Brazil. It was founded in 1954 and has a product line that includes grain, chicken, and other agricultural products.
Incident Description:
On March 3, 2022, A Gazeta News reported a fire at an agricultural cooperative in Amambai, Brazil.
The Amambai Fire Department found the fire in a grain storage silo. They used 12,000 litres of water to fight the flames in the storage area and silo ducts. After five hours, the fire was declared under control.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
A Gazeta News
