Date: March 11, 2023
Location: Mimizan, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France)
Address: Avenue de Bel Air, 40201
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Wood Dust
Industry: Paper Products (Pulp and Paper)
Equipment: N/A
Company: Gascogne Papier
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Gascogne Papier is an integrated producer of natural unbleached Kraft paper in Mimizan, France. Founded in 1925, it currently has 1400 employees, 13 production units, and 12 subsidiaries.
Incident Description:
On March 17, 2023, Sud Ouest reported a smouldering fire at a paper factory in Mimizan, France.
The fire developed on the paper mill’s main shavings pile. Six firefighters from Mimizan spent nearly a week taking turns watering the pile while mechanical shovels stirred and moved the shavings.
According to the firefighters, the operation may continue for another two to three days due to the type of combustion involved. They said that a natural phenomenon of auto-combustion was responsible for starting the fire.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
Sud Ouest
