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Fire in the sky: Lightning claims Buffalo Ridge wind turbine
Lightning hit one of the blades of the turbine, sending part of it to the ground. The fire continued to burn, both at the base and at the top of the 175-foot-tall tower. Ultimately, all three blades were destroyed.
August 6, 2012
in Brookings Register
Lightning claimed a "victim" Wednesday in rural Lake Benton, hitting and setting ablaze the blades of a Buffalo Ridge wind turbine.
Deputy Chad Meester of the Lincoln County (Minnesota) Sheriff's Department happened to be in the area - Minnesota County Highway 1 and 190th Street - when he witnessed the lightning strike at approximately 7:47 p.m.
The incident occurred during a lightning storm that was accompanied by heavy rainfall.
Meester said the lightning hit one of the blades of the turbine, sending part of it to the ground. The fire continued to burn, both at the base and at the top... [continue via Web link]
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