Wood pellet production poses a considerable fire risk, with over 52 fires reported in the U.S. since 2010. Among the largest facilities, at least eight have experienced fires or explosions since 2014. Despite these safety concerns, the biomass company Drax is moving forward with plans to build wood pellet mills near Yosemite's forests—areas prone to wildfires. Drax, which has faced its own fire incidents, claims the new mills will help mitigate wildfire risks, reflecting a controversial approach to biomass energy amid persistent environmental concerns.
Facilities that make wood pellets have a track record of catching alight. Yet there are plans to build several near Yosemite's tinderbox forests.
Since 2010, at least 52 fires have broken out at the facilities that make wood pellets across the US.
Despite a history of fires, Drax continues to push forward with plans for new pellet mills in California, claiming they will help prevent wildfires.
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