Date: April 4, 2018
Location: Artesia, New Mexico (USA)
Address: 2793 N 1st St, Artesia, NM 88210
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Sulfur Dust
Industry: Farm Supply (Retail)
Equipment: Unknown
Company: Unknown
Previous Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: One person injured due to smoke inhalation
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Description of Sulfur Dust Fire:
On April 4, 2018, the Carlsbad Current Argus reported a sulfur fire at a chemical company in Artesia, New Mexico. The fire, which broke out at around 4:30 p.m., forced police and emergency crews to close U.S. Highway 285 at Mill Road and evacuate the company building.
One person was treated for smoke inhalation, but no other injuries were reported. According to the Eddy County emergency manager, the fire was put out around 5 p.m. and U.S. Highway 285 was reopened to traffic shortly after.
Sources:
Carlsbad Current Argus
