http://www.nltimes.nl/2013/10/30/dead-in-fire-wind-turbine-ooltgensplaat/, http://renews.biz/52979/two-dead-after-dutch-turbine-fire/, http://www.electronicsweekly.com/made-by-monkeys/environmental/storm-wind-and-fire-when-turbines-go-wrong-2013-07/, http://www.nawindpower.com/e107_plugins/content/content.php?content.11328, http://www.windpowermonthly.com/article/1176961/vestas-v80-destroyed-fire-ontario. Mark Ostrander, a retired Cal Fire battalion chief, testified to San Diegos Planning Commission that wind turbines in McCain Valley, along with Sunrise Powerlink, will hamper aerial firefighting. He warned, If we have a fire start in a wind area, were going to have to wait until it comes out, for the safety of the firefighters.. The simplest answer: it compromised safety measures. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Neighbors react after wind turbine collapses near Paxton February 18, 2023 Illinois. Another wind turbine caught fire this summer, but this time it happened across the pond. California CUSTER COUNTY, Okla. - A massive wind turbine at one of the country's largest wind farms is no more, thanks to the impacts of a strong thunderstorm that moved through central Oklahoma on Tuesday. (Brent Havins ) As more of the wind turbine's blades . On May 22, 2012, a Gamesa turbine caught fire at Iberdrolas Barton 2 Wind Power Project in Iowa, North American Windpower reported. The poor bat has been featured in so many . View a photo, posted on the Weather Channel.)