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Early-Morning Fire in Grain Silo Completely Destroys Oregon Flour Mill
On August 10, 2022, the East Oregonian reported a fire at a flour mill in Pendleton, Oregon. The silos were at full capacity of grain, so the fire fuel load ...
Fire Breaks Out in Machine at Flour Processing Facility in Brazil
On August 31, 2021, Portal Cambe reported a fire at a flour production facility in Londrina, Brazil. It ignited at 8:05 p.m. in one of the machines. No one was ...
Over 30 Firefighters Respond to Dust Collector Fire at UK Flour Mill
On February 5, 2021, the Northampton Chronicle & Echo reported a dust collector fire at a flour mill in Bugbrooke, UK. All staff were evacuated. No injuries were reported ...
Explosion at Nigerian Flour Mill Shakes Neighboring Building Foundations
On October 4, 2020, Nairametrics reported an explosion at a flour mill in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The facility was damaged and the blast shook the foundation of nearby homes ...
Explosion at Calgary Flour Mill Shatters Windows and Damages Flooring
On Nov 28, 2018, the CBC reported an explosion at a flour mill in Calgary, AB. The incident, which occurred on the 10th floor, caused windows to shatter ...
Celebration Involving Flour Dust Leaves 12 Hong Kong Students Injured
On Nov 22, 2018, the South China Morning Post reported a dust explosion during a birthday party in Hong Kong. Twelve university students suffered burns ...
Smouldering Fire Develops in Dust Collector at Milled Products Company
On October 3, 2023, Powder & Bulk Solids reported a fire at a grain milling company in Winona, Minnesota. Firefighters discovered a smouldering fire in a dust collector ...
Fire Develops in Silo Containing 40 Tons of Grain at Feed Manufacturer
On August 6, 2023, G1 Globo reported a silo fire at a feed manufacturer in Ponta Grossa, Brazil. Due to the silo's large size and height, the containment was challenging ...
100 Firefighters Spend Over Two Days Fighting Fire at Bakery in the UK
On September 18, 2023, Birmingham Live reported a fire at a bakery in Dudley, UK. At the fire's peak, about 100 firefighters were present, with the smoke visible from afar ...
Firefighters Respond to Conveyor System Explosion at UK Malting Facility
On June 8, 2023, the Daily Gazette reported an explosion at a flour production facility in Mistley, UK. The incident involved conveyor equipment. No injuries were reported ...
Fire Breaks Out on Conveyor Belt and Causes Dramatic Smoke Column
On May 18, 2023, Piu Notizie reported a fire at the docks in Ravenna, Italy. It developed on a conveyor line, sending a towering column of smoke over the port ...
Silo Containing Smouldering Sunflower Seeds Explodes at Moldova Seaport
On January 17, 2023, ProTV reported an explosion and fire at a grain terminal at a seaport in Giurgiulești, Moldova. A silo full of crushed sunflower seeds collapsed ...