Date: May 30, 2023
Location: San Miniato Basso, Pisa (Italy)
Address: Via Gabriele Moreno Locatelli
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Wood Dust
Industry: Wood Pallet Production (Wood and Wood Products)
Equipment: Storage Silo
Company: Unknown
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
The company, a wood pallet facility in San Miniato Basso, Italy, was not identified in any press coverage of the incident.
Incident Description:
On May 30, 2023, La Nazione reported a fire at a wood pallet facility in San Miniato Basso, Italy.
The fire erupted in the silo’s aspirator. The flames surged vigorously from the top of the silo, creating a towering column of smoke visible from several kilometers away. The company promptly contacted the regional emergency hotline, 112, to request the assistance of firefighters. Responding swiftly, the Castelfranco detachment team arrived at the scene.
The firefighters successfully extinguished the flames that had engulfed the socks containing sawdust within the silo. Their prompt arrival not only prevented the fire from spreading to other areas of the warehouse but also ensured the overall safety of the premises, minimizing the extent of the damage caused by the fire.
No injuries were reported. The investigation into the cause of the fire is still ongoing, but it is highly likely that the flames were triggered by an overheated suction system within the silo.
Sources:
La Nazione
