Date: March 25, 2023
Location: Lebon Régis, Santa Catarina (Brazil)
Address: SC 355
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Grain Processing (Agriculture)
Equipment: Grain Silo
Company: Cooperativa Agropecuária Camponovense
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Cooperativa Agropecuária Camponovense is an agricultural cooperative headquartered in Campos Novos, Brazil. It has over 200 employees and has since grown to become one of the largest agricultural cooperatives in the region.
Incident Description:
On March 25, 2023, Cacador Online reported a grain silo fire at an agricultural cooperative in Lebon Régis, Brazil.
The garrison was called at around 8:00 am and when they arrived at the scene, company employees were carrying out the first fight against the flames.
The firefighters assembled two lines of attack, one for the right side of the dryer and the other for the left side. Approximately 5,000 liters of water were used. The dryer was later emptied and the grains drained out.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
Cacador Online
