Fire at solar farm conversion unit in Roche extinguished

July 2023Published 28 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor

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Where: solar farm in Roche on 5 July 2023
What: fire involving a conversion unit
Response: Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service attended with one pumping appliance
Cause: Not reported

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What happened

On 5 July 2023 a pumping appliance from St Austell attended a solar farm in Roche after a fire was reported. On arrival firefighters found a fire involving a conversion unit. Utility engineers isolated the system and one hose reel jet was used to extinguish the fire.

Lessons learned

Utility engineers should isolate electrical systems promptly when fire is reported.
Early attendance by local fire services combined with on-site isolation reduces risk of escalation.

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

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