Solar panel blown from bungalow roof onto vehicle in Newquay
Nov 2015Published 28 Sept 2026
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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, a photovoltaic solar panel was blown off the roof of a bungalow onto a parked vehicle in Godolphin Way, Newquay. One fire appliance from Newquay Community Fire Station attended. Firefighters isolated the panel and secured it with lines. The notice does not report a fire or any injuries.
Contributing factors
The notice says the panel was blown off the roof. It does not state wind speed, whether a storm was involved, or the condition of the fixings.
Lessons learned
- Roof mounted photovoltaic panels can detach in wind and fall onto vehicles, so fixings should be inspected after high winds.
- A detached solar panel may remain live, so responders must isolate it before securing with lines.
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
Other entries that name Newquay
Published 2026-09-28. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.