Wedoany.com Report-Dec 03,Iberdrola has launched an investigation after two workers were rescued from a turbine fire at the 20MW Mel wind farm in Areia Branca, Brazil, last Tuesday (26 November).

The developer, which operates the wind farm through its local subsidiary Neoenergia, said the employees had taken shelter in a safe area before being rescued by helicopter and taken to hospital, from where they have now been released.

A spokesperson said: “Neoenergia informs that it is investigating the causes of an incident recorded on 26 November in a tower of the Mel wind farm. The fire was quickly controlled by internal firefighters who activated the company’s emergency plan.

“Through the immediate support of the Integrated Air Operations Center and the Military Fire Department of the State of Rio Grande do Norte, the employees were safely rescued and received first aid care by the medical team of the Mobile Emergency Care Service. They were sent to hospital for further examinations and have been discharged and are doing well.

“Neoenergia reinforces that it is providing all the necessary support to employees while waiting for the conclusion of the report that will point out the causes of the incident.”