Industrial yards and open storage areas

Written By Olegs Smirnovs

Some of the most fire-sensitive areas aren’t in forests — they’re in your industrial zone.

From wood processing plants and construction material depots, to ports and open-air raw material yards, these sites often combine flammable materials with outdoor exposure — a recipe for disaster when undetected sparks or heat are involved.

Sebelo’s autonomous, solar-powered outdoor fire detection system offers a proactive solution to reduce fire risk, protect assets, and avoid downtime.

Why Industrial Yards Are at Risk

Open commercial and logistics areas typically:

  • Store flammable materials like wood chips, pallets, sawdust, or fuel drums

  • Operate machinery that emits heat or sparks

  • Have limited human supervision at night or weekends

  • Are exposed to wind and heat, which accelerate fire spread

  • Rely on outdated or manual fire inspection protocols

By the time someone notices smoke or flame, the damage may already be spreading fast.

Sebelo's Outdoor Fire Detection System

Sebelo sensors are designed for outdoor, industrial environments.
They monitor air quality changes in real time, with alerts sent instantly if early-stage combustion is detected.

They detect:

  • Smoke particles in open air

  • Sudden rises in temperature

  • Humidity drops and pressure shifts

Sensors are mounted on poles, walls, fences, or warehouse perimeters and require no cables or power connection.

Ideal for Monitoring:

  • Wood drying and storage yards

  • Construction material depots

  • Ports and container terminals

  • Raw material bunkers and silos

  • Open waste sorting or recycling areas

  • Biofuel and chipwood logistics zones

Whether you store logs, sawdust, fertilizer, or chemicals — Sebelo helps you act before heat becomes flame.

System Overview

1. LoRaWAN Gateway
– One per 10 km range
– Connect via Wi-Fi or LTE SIM

2. Solar-Powered Fire Detection Sensors
– Mountable on walls, fences, poles
– No batteries, no maintenance
– Lifespan: Up to 10 years

3. Sebelo Monitoring Platform
– Real-time fire alerts via SMS, email, or app
– Live map of sensor activity
– Risk pattern analysis and logs

Why Industrial Sites Choose Sebelo

  • No trenching or wiring in busy yards

  • Works in dusty, noisy, weather-exposed environments

  • Operates 24/7, including holidays and nights

  • Minimizes fire-related downtime and losses

  • Helps with insurance compliance and risk assessments

The Cost of Inaction

A fire in an industrial yard can result in:

  • Hundreds of thousands in damaged stock

  • Lost production time

  • Fines or shutdowns due to environmental impact

  • Long-term reputation damage

Sebelo gives you a silent, always-on fire guard — without the complexity or overhead.

Ready to Protect Your Site?

If you manage high-risk outdoor materials or storage zones, it’s time to get ahead of the fire curve.
👉 Contact us to discuss creating a customised fire detection plan for your facility.

Olegs Smirnovs
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