Date: March 20, 2023
Location: Pressath, Bavaria (Germany)
Address: Industriegebiet Döllnitz 2, 92690
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Wood Dust
Industry: Wood Pellet Production (Wood and Wood Products)
Equipment: Planing Machine
Company: Ziegler Holzindustrie
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Ziegler Holzindustrie is a wood pellet manufacturer in Pressath, Germany. It is part of the Ziegler Group, which has 33 locations across Germany and specializes in a wide range of services that include wood processing, logistics, house construction, and mechanical engineering.
Incident Description:
On March 20, 2023, Onetz reported a fire at a wood pellet manufacturer in Pressath, Germany.
The overheated engine of a planing machine ignited wood chips, causing the machine to catch fire. Once alerted, firefighters arrived immediately and were able to extinguish the fire.
Police have not yet determined the extent of the damage. There were no injuries reported.
Sources:
Onetz
