Date: February 14, 2023
Location: Aalen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany)
Address: Thurn-und-Taxis-Straße
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Wood Dust
Industry: Wood Processing (Wood and Wood Products)
Equipment: Sawdust Silo
Company: Unknown
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: 30,000 Euros
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
The company was not identified in any press coverage of the incident.
Incident Description:
On February 14, 2023, Schwäbische Post reported a fire in a sawdust silo at a lumber business in Aalen, Germany.
The police were notified of the incident at around 6.30 a.m. After the fire could not be extinguished by employees, the fire brigade was alerted. It arrived with seven vehicles and 37 emergency services and was able to extinguish the fire quickly.
Damage to the silo amounted to 30,000 euros. No injuries were reported.
Sources:
Schwäbische Post
