Date: January 1, 2023
Location: Nova Veneza, Santa Catarina (Brazil)
Address: Rua Giacomo Milanez, Distrito Caravaggio
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Wood Dust
Industry: Lumber Processing (Wood and Wood Products)
Equipment: Wood Chipper
Company: Unknown
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
The company, a lumber mill in Nova Veneza, Brazil, was not identified in any press coverage of the incident.
Incident Description:
On January 1, 2023, Sulinfoco reported a fire at a lumber mill in Nova Veneza, Brazil.
The fire department was called to respond late that morning. According to the firefighters, the fire was concentrated in the wood chipper and its mat.
Approximately 2,000 litres of water were used to extinguish the flames after the power grid was disconnected at the circuit breakers.
No injuries were reported.
Sources:
Sulinfoco
