Wind turbine fire near Chumleigh in Devon
Sept 2024Published 29 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor
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What happened
Emergency services responded to a fire on a wind turbine near Chumleigh in Devon on 26 September 2024, the day before a Devon Live report dated 27 September. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service sent two fire engines after 999 calls at about 2:12pm. Crews found the turbine well alight, with flames from the engine about 30 metres above the ground. Because of the height and severity, they set a safety cordon and waited for the owner.
Once on site, the owner isolated the turbine and firefighters assessed the scene. The turbine was severely damaged. Initial reports described the cause as accidental. No injuries were reported. Any effect on local energy supplies was still being assessed.
Lessons learned
- Isolation arrangements should be available quickly so crews can assess a turbine fire at height.
- A safety cordon is needed when flames are high on a turbine and cannot be fought directly.
- After a turbine fire, damage and any effect on local supply should be checked before the outcome is treated as known.
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Source
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Published 2026-09-29. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.
