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Firefighters Called to Early-Morning Grain Silo Fire at Ohio Facility | DustSafetyScience.com

Firefighters Called to Early-Morning Grain Silo Fire at Ohio Facility

On November 3, 2023, WHIO TV reported a silo fire at a grain facility in Greene County, Ohio. Firefighters were called to the scene at 6:21 a.m., following initial reports ...
Fire Develops on Conveyor Belt at Earth Work Company During Maintenance | DustSafetyScience.com

Fire Develops on Conveyor Belt at Earth Work Company During Maintenance

On November 2, 2023, The Ellsworth American reported a fire at a construction and excavation company in Hancock, Maine. It occurred on a conveyor belt during maintenance ...
Silo Explosion at Salmon Farming Facility Causes Extensive Damage | DustSafetyScience.com

Silo Explosion at Salmon Farming Facility Causes Extensive Damage

On November 1, 2023, Intrafish reported an explosion at a salmon farming facility in Valneset, Norway. It took place in a silo and damaged the top. No one was injured ...
Morning Grain Dryer Fire Damages Product at Agribusiness in France | DustSafetyScience.com

Morning Grain Dryer Fire Damages Product at Agribusiness in France

On November 1, 2023, Maville reported a fire at an agribusiness in Quimperlé, France. Shortly after 1:00 a.m., flames erupted in a corn dryer containing 120 tons of corn ...

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