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Solar panel blown off bungalow roof onto vehicle in Newquay

Nov 2015Published 28 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor

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Where
Godolphin Way, Newquay
What
Photovoltaic solar panel blown off bungalow roof onto parked vehicle
Injuries
None reported
Response
One fire appliance attended and isolated the panel
Cause
Not reported

What happened

On 21 November 2015, one fire appliance from Newquay Community Fire Station attended a report of a photovoltaic solar panel that had blown off the roof of a bungalow in Godolphin Way, Newquay, onto a parked vehicle. Firefighters made the scene safe by isolating the panel and securing it with lines. The notice does not mention a fire, and it does not say whether anyone was injured or what the weather was.

Contributing factors

The fire service reported only that the panel had blown off the roof. It did not state wind speed, whether a storm was involved, or the condition of the fixings.

Lessons learned

  1. A roof-mounted photovoltaic panel can detach and strike property below, so fixings should be suitable for the site.
  2. After strong winds, owners should check that panels and mounts remain secure.
  3. Crews attending a displaced panel need a way to isolate it and make it safe.

More lessons on electrical protection and isolation, from every incident on the register.

Not yet known

  • Wind speed or storm involvement
  • Condition of the panel fixings
  • Panel model and age
  • Cost of damage to vehicle and roof

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Source

db.cornwall.gov.uk

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

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