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Storm Eunice loosens solar panels on Eastleigh flats

Feb 2022Published 28 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor

MinorMechanicalProvisional
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Where
Block of flats on Badger Close in Eastleigh
What
Solar panels came loose from the roof
Injuries
None reported
Response
Eastleigh firefighters secured the panels at around 3pm
Outcome
No further damage reported

What happened

A number of solar panels came loose from the roof of a block of flats on Badger Close in Eastleigh during Storm Eunice. Eastleigh firefighters attended and secured the panels at around 3pm on 18 February 2022. The call sat within a wider response by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service to storm damage across the region. Injuries, if any, were not stated.

Contributing factors

High winds associated with Storm Eunice. The source does not describe how the panels were fixed or why they came loose.

Lessons learned

  1. After severe weather, roof-mounted solar arrays should be checked for loose panels before they can fall or strike people below.
  2. Fire services may have to make renewable equipment safe during a storm when a contractor cannot attend quickly.
  3. A short official note may confirm that panels came loose and were secured, without stating cause, damage extent or whether anyone was hurt.

More lessons on weather and external hazards, from every incident on the register.

Not yet known

  • Fixing method of the panels
  • Cost of any repairs

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Source

hantsfire.gov.uk

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

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