Our Proven Method for Extinguishing Grain Fires

We have used the same approach to put the fire out for decades—physically removing burning grain from the bin or silo—which has resulted in a 100% success rate in extinguishing grain fires.

Challenges

• It is critically important for any grain fire to dig out the core of the fire to fully extinguish it – many times the core is deep in the center of the silo/bin.
• Pumping Inert gases, as some companies recommend, do not effectively reach the core of the grain fire, leading to prolonged smoldering and an inability to extinguish the fire.
• Fires that burn and smolder for weeks cause more grain loss and increase operational downtime.
• The structure of the bin or silo remains at risk when the fire is not fully extinguished.

Our Approach

Fire Removal Strategy

• Rather than relying on ineffective gas treatments, we prioritizes physically extracting burning grain from the affected bin or silo.
• This method ensures direct removal of the heat source, eliminating any possibility of prolonged smoldering.

Prevention of Structural Damage & Further Losses

• By removing burning material instead of allowing it to smolder, we prevented the fire from spreading and compromising the integrity of the storage structure.
• This approach minimizes overall grain loss and allows for faster recovery operations.

100% Success Rate in Extinguishing Fires

• Unlike inert gas pumping, which only prolongs the problem, our physical removal method has proven to be 100% effective in fully extinguishing grain fires.
• Our approach has helped numerous facilities avoid catastrophic losses and resume operations much more quickly.

Outcome & Customer Benefit

• Fires are extinguished rapidly, preventing weeks of lingering smoldering issues.
• Facilities experience reduced grain loss and minimal structural damage.
• Faster recovery times allow for business continuity and reduced financial impact.
• Proven track record of complete fire extinguishment gives customers confidence in our expertise.

Conclusion

Our hands-on approach to removing burning grain from silos and bins is the industry standard for grain fire mitigation. By avoiding ineffective inert gas methods and instead digging out the fire, we ensure a faster and more effective resolution to potentially devastating fires. Our 100% success rate speaks to the reliability and efficiency of our method, making us the go-to experts for handling grain fires in agricultural storage facilities.