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Fire destroys wind turbine, burning blade falls, at Victoria green power hub
Credit: May 29, 2025 · news.cfa.vic.gov.au ~~
Image source: Stawell Fire Brigade
CFA crews were kept busy last night (28 May) with a wind turbine fire at a wind farm in Great Western.
The wind farm fire began at about 9.30pm, and seven CFA units from Ararat, Stawell and Great Western fire brigades attended the scene.
CFA District 16 Commander Ben Townsend said the fire was monitored by the company last night and crews were called back when it reignited at about 3.20am.
“CFA crews that attended did what they could to create safety zones and remained clear of the structure,” Ben said.
“Crews were initially called out because the main body of the wind turbine was on fire. They contacted the operator of the turbines and shut them down.
“Crews left the scene in the hands of the owners to monitor and just after 3am they got called back because a blade had caught fire, dislodged and fell to the ground.”
The scene is now under control and will be investigated.
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