Solar panels catch fire at Kian Teck Road factory in Jurong

July 2024Published 28 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor

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Where: 11 Kian Teck Road factory in Jurong
What: Section of solar panels caught fire on zinc roof
Injuries: None reported
Response: Singapore Civil Defence Force used two water jets
Cause: Likely electrical origin from the solar panels

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What happened

A section of solar panels mounted on the zinc roof of a single-storey factory at 11 Kian Teck Road in Jurong caught fire on 27 July 2024. The Singapore Civil Defence Force responded after 76 staff evacuated the premises. Firefighters used two water jets and extinguished the fire within 20 minutes. No injuries were reported.

Contributing factors

Preliminary investigations indicate the fire was likely of electrical origin from the solar panels.

Lessons learned

Rapid spread is possible with roof-mounted solar arrays; early detection and response planning are essential.
Evacuation procedures should be practised where solar installations are present on occupied buildings.
Electrical faults in photovoltaic systems require specific inspection regimes beyond standard building maintenance.

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Published 2026-09-28. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.

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