Fire damages solar system at Hospital Mário Gatti in Campinas
Sept 2026Published 28 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor
- Where
- Hospital Mário Gatti in Campinas, Brazil
- What
- Fire reached the solar energy system
- Injuries
- Not known
- Cause
- Not reported
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Companies named in the reporting of this entry (being named is not a finding of fault): Rede Mário Gatti
What happened
An incipient fire on the afternoon of 27 September 2026 affected part of the roof of Hospital Municipal Dr. Mário Gatti in Campinas, in the area where photovoltaic panels for the hospital's solar system are installed. Firefighters reported that a short-circuit in wiring connected to the system may have started the fire. They shut off the electrical installation before fighting the flames with extinguishers. Smoke spread near the intensive care unit and the emergency department.
As a safety measure, the emergency room temporarily stopped admitting new patients while the incident was dealt with. Power to the surgical centre was interrupted briefly. Rede Mário Gatti said no procedure was under way at the time. The fire was brought under control. Firefighters reported no casualties and said no one needed treatment for smoke inhalation. The affected area was isolated, and damage was found to part of the roof tiles.
The company responsible for the solar system was called to carry out maintenance and assess the damage, and investigators were also called. The hospital network said services were not lastingly affected.
Contributing factors
Firefighters reported that a short-circuit in wiring linked to the solar system may have started the fire. The cause had not been confirmed, and investigators were called.
Lessons learned
- Isolate electrical systems before fighting a fire involving a solar installation.
- Plan for smoke moving into nearby critical care and emergency areas.
- Keep a route to the system maintainer for assessment and repairs after an incident.
More lessons on electrical protection and isolation, emergency response and public communication, from every incident on the register.
Not yet known
- Extent of damage
- Fire service response duration
- Whether the hospital lost power
- Equipment model and age
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Source
Published 2026-09-28. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.
