Inverter fire at a solar array in Pamelia, New York
June 2026Published 9 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor
- Where
- solar array off State Route 12 and Wayside Drive, Pamelia, New York
- What
- inverter caught fire
- Injuries
- None reported
- Response
- Glen Park Fire Department crews on scene for about an hour and a half
- Cause
- likely from an electrical short
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What happened
A small fire broke out on Sunday morning, 7 June 2026, at a solar array off State Route 12 and Wayside Drive in the Town of Pamelia, New York. The Glen Park Fire Department said an inverter caught fire, likely from an electrical short. Crews were on scene for about an hour and a half and reported that the fire was contained to the point of origin. No injuries, damage beyond the point of origin, or operator were reported.
Contributing factors
The fire service said the inverter fire was likely caused by an electrical short. No other cause was reported.
Lessons learned
- An inverter electrical short in a solar array can start a fire that stays limited to one unit.
- Fire crews should note time on scene and confirm spread separately when an inverter fire occurs.
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Not yet known
- Operator of the solar array
- Inverter model and age
- Cost of repairs or downtime
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Source
Published 2026-09-09. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.
