Date: April 2, 2020
Location: Ennest, Attendorn (Germany)
Address: Röntgenstraße 36, 57439
Type: Dust Explosion
Fuel: Wood Dust
Industry: Wood Packaging (Wood and Wood Products)
Equipment: Wood Chip Bin
Company: Wacker
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Wacker is a wood packaging manufacturer in Ennest, Germany. It opened for business in 1959 and specializes in packing products such as boxes, crates, and pallets.
Incident Description:
On April 2, 2020, Lokal Plus reported a dust explosion at a wood packaging company in Ennest, Germany.
Firefighters arrived soon after receiving the call at around 2:20 p.m. A force consisting of 25 emergency personnel and six vehicles (including an aerial ladder) worked in unison to put the fire out.
The cause of the explosion and fire are under investigation. No injuries were reported.
Sources:
Lokal Plus
