Overview

• The fire broke out at the nacelle hub around 6 a.m. on August 7, producing visible flames and thick smoke over the Brandenburg countryside.
• Fire crews were unable to reach the 100-plus meter hub height and allowed the blaze to burn out, bringing it under control by midday.
• No injuries were reported but the wind turbine was completely destroyed by the fire.
• Local authorities have imposed a 230-meter exclusion zone and the operator must carry out follow-up inspections as investigators work to determine the cause.
• This incident is the fourth elevated turbine fire in Germany this year, underscoring persistent technical vulnerabilities and the limits of current firefighting methods at nacelle height.