Wind turbine catches fire near Woodward, Oklahoma
EIR-1299Provisional entry. A local report confirms a turbine fire and nearby grass fire near Woodward on 26 December 2017, which fire crews put out; the site, operator, extent of turbine damage and cause are not yet known. Next update: 26 September 2026.
What happened
A wind turbine caught fire on the morning of 26 December 2017 about 10 miles north and 2 miles east of Woodward, Oklahoma. The fire also ignited a grass fire nearby. Firefighters from several agencies, including the Woodward and Mooreland fire departments, attended and put the fire out. The cause was said to be under investigation and has not been reported.
Lessons learned
- A turbine fire can spread to nearby vegetation, so response plans should cover both the asset and a ground fire.
- Until a cause is known, treat the event as unresolved and preserve evidence for investigation.
- Rural sites should have clear access and arrangements for a multi-agency fire response.
Published 2026-09-25. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.