Europe’s onshore wind sector is regaining momentum as developers shift away from an uncertain offshore market. However, despite strong growth in proposed capacity, progress is still slowed by permitting hurdles and community opposition, often intensified by high-profile turbine fire incidents. While turbine fires are exceptionally rare, disproportionate media coverage can undermine public trust and stall projects. In this report, Firetrace brings together leading wind industry experts to examine whether isolated fire events threaten the future of onshore wind in Europe and to explore practical steps developers and OEMs can take to reassure communities, improve transparency, standardize fire safety practices, and better protect the next generation of larger turbines.