Date: July 10, 2019
Location: Ringtown, Pennsylvania (USA)
Address: 655 West Main Street, 17967
Type: Potential Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Grain Processing (Agriculture)
Equipment: Silo
Company: Ringtown Mill
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to the company Facebook page, Ringtown Mill, which has been around since the 1940s, provides mixed feed for both livestock and domesticated animals. Other products include hardware, household supplies, and pet care supplies ranging from medications, grooming products, treats, and toys.
Incident Description:
On July 10, 2019, the Shenandoah Sentinel reported a fire at a grain mill in Ringtown, Pennsylvania.
Firefighters arrived shortly after 1:00 a.m. When they found fire coming through the mill roof, they quickly upgraded the incident to a second alarm with a tanker task force. As the silo was engulfed, embers flew at least 50 feet into the air and a glow could be seen from miles away.
A witness said that the flames started from the back of the mill and that she heard “popping going off.”
Firefighters from multiple counties converged on the scene to fight the fire. According to the Ringtown Valley Fire Chief, the fire was brought under control just before 4:00 a.m. and no injuries were reported.
By 4:30 a.m., some firefighting units were sent home while others remained at the site to douse hotspots.
Fire officials told WNEP 16 that due to the heavy damage, the cause of the fire remains unknown.
Sources:
Shenandoah Sentinel
WNEP 16
