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Fire damages roof space and solar panels on bungalow in Crowan

Oct 2017Published 28 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor

SignificantThermal / fire
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Where
Bungalow in Crowan near Praze and Beeble, 12 by 20 metres
What
Fire in roof space involving solar panels
Injuries
One person taken to hospital with smoke inhalation
Response
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service, four appliances plus support units
Cause
Not reported

What happened

A fire occurred in the roof space of a bungalow measuring 12 by 20 metres in Crowan. The incident also involved solar panels on the property. Fire and rescue crews attended with multiple appliances, breathing apparatus and jets supplied from hydrants. The fire was reported as well established in the roof space. One casualty suffering smoke inhalation was taken to hospital. Resources remained on site to extinguish the fire and monitor hot spots before all appliances returned to station.

Lessons learned

  1. Ensure rapid isolation procedures for solar PV arrays during roof fires.
  2. Provide thermal imaging support early when solar panels are involved.
  3. Plan for additional breathing apparatus resources on properties with rooftop generation.

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Not yet known

  • Cause of the fire
  • Whether solar panels started the fire
  • Age and model of the solar panels
  • Cost of damage and downtime

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Source

db.cornwall.gov.uk

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

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