Date: March 31, 2022
Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (India)
Address: Kursi Road
Type: Dust Explosion
Fuel: Milk Powder
Industry: Dairy (Food Processing)
Equipment: Milk Dryer
Company: Unknown
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
The company was not identified in the press coverage of the incident.
Incident Description:
On April 1, 2022, Times of India reported an explosion and fire at a dairy plant in Lucknow, India.
The fire ignited after an explosion in a dryer used to dry milk powder. The flames spread throughout the entire building, forcing firefighters to spend over two hours bringing them under control.
Dairy officials said that a nozzle in the dryer had become clogged, raising the temperature inside and potentially causing the explosion.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
Times of India
