Wind Turbine Fires Cause Extensive Damage in Germany

Two wind turbines in separate locations burned, with damages estimated up to €1 million; technical defects are suspected.

A wind turbine in Kirchheimbolanden, Rhineland-Palatinate, caught fire early Thursday morning, with the blaze originating in the gondola section of the structure.
A second fire occurred in Bad Bentheim, Lower Saxony, also affecting a wind turbine and resulting in damages estimated at €1 million.
Firefighters allowed both turbines to burn out in a controlled manner due to safety challenges in tackling fires at such heights.
Authorities suspect technical defects as the cause of both incidents, though investigations are ongoing to confirm the exact reasons.
Residents near the Kirchheimbolanden site were advised to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke, while both areas were cordoned off for safety.