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Wind (onshore)United StatesEIR-1299

Wind turbine fire reported near Woodward, Oklahoma

Dec 2017Published 25 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor

SignificantMechanicalProvisional
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Where
Wind turbine 10 miles north and 2 miles east of Woodward, Oklahoma
What
Wind turbine caught fire and ignited a grass fire nearby
Response
Firefighters from Woodward and Mooreland departments put fire out
Cause
Under investigation

What happened

A wind turbine was reported to have caught fire on the morning of 26 December 2017 about 10 miles north and 2 miles east of Woodward, Oklahoma. The fire was also reported to have started a grass fire nearby. Firefighters from several agencies, including the Woodward and Mooreland fire departments, responded and extinguished the fire. The cause was said to be under investigation. The wind farm, the operator and whether anyone was injured were not reported.

Contributing factors

Not reported. The cause was said to be under investigation.

Lessons learned

  1. A turbine fire in open country can spread to grass, so nearby vegetation should be treated as part of the incident.
  2. Rural turbine fires may need several fire services.
  3. A short early report should not be used to infer the site, the operator, injuries or the cause.

More lessons on spacing, layout and fire spread, fire suppression and firefighting, from every incident on the register.

Not yet known

  • Turbine model and age
  • Cost of the damage
  • Duration of downtime

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Source

koco.com

Published 2026-09-25. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.

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