Dryer fire put out at Volga factory
January 6, 2026
VOLGA — A small fire at the Prairie AquaTech plant in Volga was put out with no injuries and minimal damage on Monday morning.
Volga Fire Chief Jamie Russell said a small fire started in a dryer compartment at the plant, causing minimal smoke damage to the interior. No one was injured.
The Volga department responded to the call around 5 a.m., with one engine from Bruce also responding.
According to a release from the Brookings County Sheriff’s Department, crews remained on the scene for around 90 minutes to make sure the fire was extinguished.
Damage to the dryer was estimated at $2,000.
Russell thanked the Bruce engine for responding and said he was happy the fire was resolved with no injuries and minimal damage.
The Prairie AquaTech manufacturing center in Volga produces plant-based but protein-rich animal feed.
From staff reports