Fire at Wheat Leasows solar farm in Telford involves an electricity pylon
Aug 2026Published 7 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor
- Where
- Wheat Leasows solar farm, Hortonwood, Telford
- What
- Fire at grass, hedgerows, electrical pylon and electrics
- Response
- Two fire engines used four hose reel jets
- Cause
- Not reported
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What happened
Firefighters were called to a blaze at Wheat Leasows solar farm in Hortonwood, Telford, reported at about 2pm on 23 August 2026. A fire service spokesperson said the incident involved grass, hedgerows, an electrical pylon and electrics which were on fire. Two fire engines from Telford Central used four hose reel jets to dampen the area. The report does not say how far the fire spread, whether solar panels or other plant were damaged, or whether anyone was hurt.
Contributing factors
Not reported. The fire service said grass, hedgerows, an electrical pylon and electrics were on fire. No cause was given.
Lessons learned
- Solar sites with pylons need a response plan that covers vegetation and electrical fire together.
- Grass and hedgerows beside electrical equipment should be managed to reduce ground fire risk to plant.
More lessons on maintenance, inspection and ageing assets, from every incident on the register.
Not yet known
- How far the fire spread
- Damage to solar panels or plant
- Injuries if any
- Cause of the fire
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Source
Site page: Wheat Leasows Solar Park (status, dates and other incidents)
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Published 2026-09-07. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.
