Windmill fire causes $750,000 in damage
Fire caused an estimated $750,000 in damage to a windmill on Thursday, the Palm Springs Fire Deparment said today.
Firefighters were called out about 5:55 p.m. to Windmill Farms a mile south of Interstate 10. The top portion of the windmill was on fire and several small spot fires happened because of falling debris.
The fire is under investigation.
Desert Sun staff
9 May 2008
Tags: Wind power, Wind energy
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