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Wind Turbine Fire Near Menlo

By Mandy Billings Oct 17, 2023 | 3:26 PM

(Adair County, IA) A fire damages a wind turbine, leading to a farm field fire in Adair County.  A turbine blade fell to the ground after the flames burned the nacelle holding the generator and blade.  It sparked the fire to move towards the cornfield but diminished quickly because the field was recently harvested.

(Photos are courtesy of Chad Varley)

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