Fire erupts in grain elevator in Caroline

Jun 25, 2025 - 21:25

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Fire erupts in grain elevator in Caroline

CAROLINE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A fire erupted in a grain elevator in Caroline County on Saturday morning -- but resulted in no injuries.

At around 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, crews with Caroline Fire and EMS were called to the 18500 block of Sparta Road for a reported fire involving a grain elevator.

When crews arrived, they found an active fire that had "extended vertically through the grain elevator structure," Fire and EMS said.

A fire erupted in a grain elevator in Caroline County on the morning of Saturday, June 21. (Photo: Caroline Fire and EMS)

Officials said that due to the height and contents of the facility, they said that the incident reportedly "presented unique challenges requiring a swift and coordinated response."

According to firefighters, it called for multiple responding units, including Battalion 1, Engine 10, Engine 4 from Sparta Vol. Fire Department, Engine 2, Medic 11, Tanker 5 and Engine 1.

Firefighters said they worked to prevent further spread and minimize damage to the structure.

There are no reported injuries as of the time of reporting.