Fire at solar panels on Samson Close flats Gosport
May 2023Published 28 Sept 2026
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- Where
- Three-storey block of flats on Samson Close in Gosport
- What
- Fire involving solar panels on the roof
- Response
- Crews from Gosport, Fareham, Cosham and Southsea attended
- Outcome
- Fire contained to solar panels, flats unaffected
What happened
Firefighters tackled a fire involving solar panels on the roof of a three-storey block of flats on Samson Close in Gosport on a Saturday afternoon. Crews from Gosport, Fareham and Cosham attended, with an aerial ladder from Southsea. The fire was contained to the solar panels and extinguished using jets. The flats remained unaffected. Residents were evacuated by the fire service. The electricity board isolated the solar panels.
Lessons learned
- Rooftop solar arrays need clear isolation points that firefighters can reach quickly.
- Multi-storey residential solar fires require pre-planned access for aerial appliances.
- Residents should stay out until the array is isolated and the fire is confirmed out.
Not yet known
- Cause of the fire
- Solar panel model and age
- Duration of the response
- Cost of repairs
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Published 2026-09-28. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.