Solar panels catch fire at Sydney Olympic Park aquatic centre
May 2024Published 25 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor
- Where
- Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
- What
- Solar panels on the roof caught fire
- Response
- NSW Fire and Rescue used hose line, breathing apparatus and aerial appliance
- Cause
- Not reported
- Outcome
- Damage confined to some roof panels and solar panels. Centre closed for the afternoon
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What happened
Solar panels on the roof of the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre caught fire during a high school swim meet, and the venue was evacuated. Fire crews used a hose line, breathing apparatus and an aerial appliance, and switched the panels off. Damage was confined to some roof panels and solar panels. The centre closed for the rest of the afternoon.
Lessons learned
- Regular inspection and maintenance of rooftop solar installations can identify faults before they lead to fire.
- Fire services should be equipped and trained for incidents involving live solar arrays.
- Clear evacuation procedures for public venues with rooftop solar reduce risk during electrical or thermal events.
More lessons on maintenance, inspection and ageing assets, fire suppression and firefighting, worker safety and safe systems of work, from every incident on the register.
Not yet known
- Cause of the fire
- Age and model of the solar panels
- Cost of the damage and closure
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Source
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Published 2026-09-25. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.
