Overview
- The turbine in Kollweiler caught fire Wednesday evening, with residents alerting emergency services.
- Flames originated in the high-mounted machine room, preventing a direct attack by firefighters.
- Crews secured a 500-meter radius and let the installation burn out under controlled conditions.
- No injuries were reported as falling debris and heavy smoke were monitored through an overnight fire watch.
- Investigators have not confirmed a cause, and coverage notes a similar Fehmarn turbine blaze earlier in February that caused about €500,000 in damage.