Karnataka: Wind Turbine Catches Fire Near Ambli Village in Vijayanagara After Lightning Strike (Watch Video)
A massive fire erupted on a wind turbine near Ambli village (also known as Yembli) in Kudligi taluk on Monday evening, March 16, 2026. The incident occurred amidst heavy thundershowers and gusty winds that lashed several parts of the district, including Hosapete and Hagaribommanahalli.
A massive fire erupted on a wind turbine near Ambli village (also known as Yembli) in Kudligi taluk on Monday evening, March 16, 2026. The incident occurred amidst heavy thundershowers and gusty winds that lashed several parts of the district, including Hosapete and Hagaribommanahalli. Preliminary reports confirm the blaze was triggered by a direct lightning strike during the storm. Local residents witnessed the turbine’s nacelle and blades engulfed in flames, sending thick smoke into the sky. While the private energy firm’s equipment was significantly damaged, no casualties or injuries were reported. Authorities are currently monitoring the site, though the high-altitude nature of the fire made immediate manual containment difficult. Odisha Hospital Fire: 10 Dead, 11 Injured in Devastating Blaze at SCB Medical College ICU in Cuttack, CM Mohan Charan Manjhi Announces INR 25 Lakh Compensation (Watch Videos).
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VIDEO | Karnataka: Wind Turbine catches fire near Ambli village in Vijayanagara District. More details awaited.
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