Key facts
- An explosion occurred at the Kent Feed mill in Sheldon, Iowa, on September 21.
- The explosion caused visible exterior damage to a tower on the north side of the facility.
- The cause is believed to be accidental, related to starting up a grain dryer.
- No injuries were reported.
- Kent Feeds stated operations are running as normal.
An explosion occurred early Monday morning at the Kent Feed mill in Sheldon, Iowa, causing damage to a tower on the north side of the facility. The Sheldon Fire Company responded to the incident at approximately 5:06 a.m. on September 21. Firefighters observed visible exterior damage to a tower on the north side of the facility, with employees reporting the explosion happened as they were starting up the grain dryer for daily operations. A drone was deployed to check for hotspots and assess the extent of the damage, finding nothing of concern within the facility. The cause of the explosion is believed to be accidental, and no further investigation is being conducted. No injuries were reported, and Kent Feeds indicated that their operations are running as normal.