Coverage dated October 21, 2026

Crews respond to wind turbine fire near Highmore

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Emergency personnel responded to a wind turbine fire 10 miles south of Highmore Monday morning, according to a Facebook post from the Highmore Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Service. Crews contained the fire before turning the scene over to wind farm personnel.

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    Crews respond to wind turbine fire near Highmore (opens KELOLAND Sioux Falls)

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    SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Emergency personnel responded to a wind turbine fire 10 miles south of Highmore Monday morning, according to a Facebook post from the Highmore Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Service. Crews contained the fire before turning the scene over to wind farm personnel.

  2. KELOLAND Sioux Falls

    'Completely destroyed'; Highmore turbine fire a rarity (opens KELOLAND Sioux Falls)

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    SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Monday morning, firefighters put out a fire that had erupted from a Highmore wind turbine. The Highmore Fire Chief provided a little insight into the blaze. KELOLAND covered the initial blaze report, which was announced by the Highmore Volunteer Fire Department and Ambula…

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