Fire affects solar panels on nursing home roof in Woodingdean

Aug 2023Published 28 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor

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Where: nursing home on Warren Road, Woodingdean, Brighton
What: fire affecting solar panels on roof
Injuries: None reported
Response: East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service extinguished fire by 4.09pm
Cause: Not reported

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What happened

Fire and Rescue Service crews responded to a property on Warren Road, Woodingdean, Brighton on 30 August 2023. The fire affected solar panels on the roof of a nursing home. Five fire engines, an aerial ladder platform and an incident control unit attended. The fire was extinguished by 4.09pm. A full evacuation was completed with no casualties reported.

Lessons learned

Ensure rapid isolation procedures for rooftop solar arrays during fire response.
Maintain clear access for aerial appliances on buildings with roof-mounted solar.
Coordinate with multiple agencies including police and local council during evacuations.

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

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