Fire in solar panel on roof of house in Flushing
Apr 2018Published 28 Sept 2026
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- Where
- roof of two-storey semi-detached house on Trefusis Road in Flushing
- What
- fire in a solar panel
- Response
- Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service attended with three appliances
- Cause
- Not reported
What happened
On 20 April 2018, Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service attended a fire in a solar panel on the roof of a two-storey semi-detached house on Trefusis Road in Flushing. Two appliances from Falmouth and one from Truro attended. Crews gained access internally through the roof space to isolate the power. An aerial ladder platform was requested for a thorough inspection of the roof. The service said it had no further details.
Lessons learned
- A fire in a roof-mounted solar panel may require crews to enter the roof space to isolate the supply before inspection.
- An aerial ladder platform may still be needed to inspect the roof after internal isolation.
Not yet known
- Cause of the fire
- Extent of damage to the panel
- Age of the solar installation
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Source
Published 2026-09-28. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.