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Solar panels catch fire on industrial roof in Araquari

Jan 2024Published 28 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor

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Where
roof of an industrial building on the BR-101 highway in Araquari, Santa Catarina
What
A solar energy system caught fire
Response
The fire service used 15 litres of water, a truck and three hose lines to extinguish the flames from a distance
Cause
The cause remains under investigation by local authorities

What happened

A solar energy system caught fire on the roof of an industrial building on the BR-101 highway in Araquari, Santa Catarina, on 16 January 2024. The fire affected approximately 30 square metres of roof. The fire service used 15 litres of water, a truck and three hose lines to extinguish the flames from a distance. After initial containment the service waited for a platform to reach the photovoltaic panels and prevent reignition. The cause remains under investigation by local authorities.

Lessons learned

  1. Roof mounted photovoltaic panels can reignite after initial containment, so operators must plan for elevated platform access before declaring the fire out.
  2. Fires in roof mounted solar systems may need remote suppression from the ground, so response plans should include suitable hose lines and exclusion zones.

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Not yet known

  • Cause of the fire
  • Model and age of the solar panels
  • Cost of repairs or downtime

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Source

canalsolar.com.br

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

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