Solar panel fire displaces residents at Amarillo apartment complex
2026Published 28 Sept 2026
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- Where
- Two-story apartment complex at 900 S.E. 10th Ave. in Amarillo
- What
- Fire involving rooftop solar panels
- Injuries
- None reported
- Cause
- Accidental but could not be determined
- Response
- Firefighters contained fire to solar panels and roof covering
What happened
A fire involving rooftop solar panels occurred at a two-story apartment complex at 900 S.E. 10th Ave. in Amarillo. Firefighters found flames and smoke on the roof and determined the fire involved the solar panel system. Residents were evacuated and the fire was contained to the solar panels and roof covering without spreading into living spaces. The cause was ruled accidental but could not be determined.
Lessons learned
- Rooftop solar panel fires can be isolated if the system design prevents spread into living spaces, so operators should verify compartmentation between panels and building structure.
- Solar panel fires on apartment roofs require evacuation plans that clear residents quickly while firefighters assess the system.
Not yet known
- Solar panel model and age
- Downtime for residents
- Cost of repairs
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Source
Published 2026-09-28. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.