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Solar panels on flat roof alight at terraced building in Newquay

Apr 2026Published 28 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor

MinorThermal / fireProvisional
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Where
Terraced building on Henver Road, Newquay
What
Solar panels on flat roof alight
Response
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service mobilised two appliances and extinguished the fire
Cause
Not reported

What happened

Fire control mobilised two appliances from Newquay to reports of a residential fire. On arrival firefighters discovered a terraced building, with solar panels on a flat roof, alight. Fire crew isolated the solar panel and extinguished the fire.

Lessons learned

  1. Isolate solar PV systems at the earliest opportunity during firefighting.
  2. Ensure response crews have procedures for safely de-energising rooftop solar arrays.

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Not yet known

  • Cause of the fire
  • Extent of damage
  • Any injuries

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Source

db.cornwall.gov.uk

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

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