Solar panels reported blown off a roof in East Street, Newquay
Feb 2020Published 28 Sept 2026
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- Where
- East Street, Newquay
- What
- A dozen solar panels blown off a roof
- Injuries
- None reported
- Response
- Crews made panels safe and cordoned area
- Cause
- Not reported
What happened
On 10 February 2020, Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service reported that one appliance from Newquay Community Fire Station was sent to East Street, Newquay, after reports that a dozen solar panels had blown off a roof. Crews made the panels safe and cordoned off the area. The notice does not report a fire, injuries, or why the panels came off.
Contributing factors
The service said the panels were blowing off a roof. It did not state wind speed, storm conditions, or any fault in the fixings.
Lessons learned
- Roof mounted solar panels can detach in wind and fall, so operators should inspect fixings after storms.
- Detached panels create a hazard below, so crews must cordon the area until risk is removed.
Not yet known
- Why the panels came off
- Wind speed or storm conditions
- Panel model and age
- Cost of repairs
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Source
Other entries that name Newquay
Published 2026-09-28. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.