Big storm attacked Scotland, wind turbines caught fire

A 100m high wind turbine, worth over $ 3 million, caught fire when a winter storm was the strongest in a decade, with winds of 266 km / h, attacking Scotland on 8 December.

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The incident occurred at Ardrossan wind farm in North Ayrshire, Scotland. The storm blew so hard that the turbines turned so fast that it caught fire. The turbine's engine caught fire and the blades were burned black.

The burnt Turbine was one of 15 turbines installed on hills overlooking the Scottish coast, built to power about 20,000 families.

Photo of a wind turbine caught fire.

Mr. McMahon said he observed the fire from his home in Adrossan and rushed out to take pictures.'As soon as I saw the fire, I quickly grabbed the camera and ran out , ' he said.

Also according to McMahon, the fire brigade was present within 10 minutes and the fire was extinguished in time.

The most severe storm in the past 10 years has attacked central and southern Scotland, where red alert - the most dangerous weather warning - is broadcast.

Strong winds caused many schools, local government agencies and businesses in Scotland to be closed.

Train services and air traffic are also interrupted. Officials warned drivers not to drive on the road.

The storm also hurled trees, blocked traffic and collapsed electric poles, leaving about 60,000 homes in Scotland out of power.

Damage caused by storms in Scotland: