Fire at Kardinya home believed sparked by faulty solar panel
2025Published 28 Sept 2026
- Where
- Kirk Rd in Kardinya, Perth, Australia
- What
- Fire broke out at home from rooftop solar panel
- Injuries
- None reported
- Response
- Ten fire crews attended, under control after 30 minutes
- Cause
- Electrical fault in solar panel, not confirmed
What happened
A fire broke out at a property on Kirk Rd in Kardinya, Perth, Australia, at about 3.30pm on a Monday. Neighbours who noticed smoke raised the alarm, and those inside escaped. An electrical fault in a rooftop solar panel is believed to have sparked the blaze. Ten fire crews attended and brought the fire under control after about 30 minutes. The home was destroyed. Injuries were not reported.
Contributing factors
An electrical fault in a solar panel is believed to have sparked the fire. The cause has not been confirmed. Authorities have said more generally that electrical equipment exposed to weather, including rain and harsh UV, degrades over time, and that not maintaining solar systems can result in fire or electric shock. It is not reported whether that applied to this system.
Lessons learned
- Rooftop solar panels can develop electrical faults that start fires, so owners should arrange regular checks by a licensed electrician.
- Weather-exposed solar components degrade and raise fire risk if not maintained, so systems should be inspected periodically.
Not yet known
- Confirmed cause of the fault
- Solar panel model and age
- Whether maintenance had been carried out
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Source
Published 2026-09-28. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.