Date: May 30, 2023
Location: Château-Porcien, Ardennes (France)
Address: Unknown
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Paper Dust
Industry: Paper Recycling (Pulp and Paper)
Equipment: Storage Silo
Company: Unknown
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
The company, a paper and cardboard recycling plant in Château-Porcien, France, was not identified in any press coverage of the incident.
Incident Description:
On May 30, 2023, RVM reported a fire at a paper and cardboard recycling plant in Château-Porcien, France.
The incident started in an outdoor silo before spreading to the 1,000 m² hangar at around 3:30 p.m. Firefighters responded quickly, deploying heavy equipment and 39 personnel. They worked alongside gendarmes and the mayor to contain the flames.
The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation, with ongoing efforts to determine what triggered the incident. No injuries were reported.
Sources:
RVM
