CROOKSTON, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – We have an update on the fire that occurred at the Ag Innovation Campus in Crookston, Minnesota. According to a statement from Tom Slunecka, CEO of the Ag Innovation Campus, the fire broke out earlier today in a bean conditioning system, which is the initial step in preparing crops for crushing—a typical process used in agricultural product development.
Thanks to the safety protocols in place, all plant employees were safely evacuated, and there were no reported injuries. The fire was successfully contained to one area of the facility, preventing any major damage. A full assessment of the situation is currently underway to evaluate the status of the affected equipment and review the effectiveness of the safety measures that helped minimize the impact of the incident.
I’m Alex Stone reporting for trfnews.i234.me