Solar panel fire tackled on rooftop near Newquay beach

June 2025Published 7 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor

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Where: Building in Island Crescent near Towan Beach, Newquay
What: Solar panel system fire
Response: Cornwall Fire Service attended with two engines and aerial platform

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What happened

Cornwall Fire Service responded to a solar panel system fire on a building in Island Crescent, near Towan Beach, Newquay, at about 12:20 BST. Two fire engines and an aerial ladder platform attended. Crews secured the area and the affected panel was removed by firefighters and an electrician.

Lessons learned

Rooftop solar panel fires need electricians on site to remove damaged panels safely.
Aerial ladder platforms give safe access to elevated solar arrays during fires.

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Source

BBC News (bbc.com)

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