Date: July 4, 2023
Location: Metz, Grand Est (France)
Address: Port of Metz
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Grain Processing (Agriculture)
Equipment: Grain Silo
Company: InVivo
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, InVivo is a major French agricultural cooperative group. It is one of the leading players in the French agriculture sector, involved in various activities such as farming, animal nutrition, crop protection, and distribution of agricultural products. The company is engaged in the production and distribution of various agricultural inputs like seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides, as well as providing services to farmers.
Incident Description:
On July 4, 2023, France Bleu reported a fire at some agricultural silos at the Port of Metz in France.
The incident involved four silos, with three containing barley, sunflower, and wheat, while the fourth was empty. Over 100 firefighters and around 60 vehicles were dispatched to the scene to tackle the fire.
The rescue operation presented numerous challenges. The commander in charge of the rescue later mentioned that accessing the silos required ascending a 50-metre-high staircase and a footbridge. To aid their efforts, firefighters employed a drone to gain a comprehensive view of the situation.
The firefighters successfully stabilized the situation and eliminated the risk of explosion by around 8:00 p.m. The temperature inside the silos was significantly reduced from 280°C to 50°C. However, the complete extinguishing of the fire required continued efforts throughout the night.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
France Bleu
