Solar panel system sparks fire at Charlotte building
2024Published 28 Sept 2026
- Where
- building on North Graham Street near Camp North End in north Charlotte
- What
- fire originated on the roof from the solar panels
- Response
- 30 firefighters brought the fire under control in 14 minutes
- Cause
- unspecified abnormal electrical event in the solar panel system
What happened
A solar panel system caused a fire at a building on North Graham Street near Camp North End in north Charlotte. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. on a Sunday. Charlotte Fire crews found smoke coming from the structure and determined that the fire originated on the roof from the solar panels. Firefighters used hoses and extinguishers on the roof while checking inside the building. The fire was brought under control by 30 firefighters in 14 minutes. Charlotte Fire said an unspecified abnormal electrical event in the solar panel system started the fire accidentally.
Contributing factors
Charlotte Fire described an unspecified abnormal electrical event in the solar panel system. No further cause was reported.
Lessons learned
- An abnormal electrical event in a rooftop solar system can start a fire, so operators must investigate such events at once.
- Rooftop solar fires need roof access and checks inside the building as part of the response plan.
Not yet known
- Specific electrical fault in the solar system
- Solar panel model and age
- Cost of the damage
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Source
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Published 2026-09-28. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.