Small fire involving solar panels at a property in Clun
May 2021Published 28 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor
- Where
- property in Shropshire
- What
- small property fire involving solar panels
- Response
- Three appliances attended from Clun and Craven Arms
- Cause
- Not reported
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What happened
On 11 May 2021 at 12:16, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service recorded a small property fire involving solar panels in the Clun station ground. Three appliances attended, with operations stations listed as Clun and Craven Arms. The service did not report the cause, the extent of damage, or whether anyone was injured.
Lessons learned
- Log solar equipment as involved even when a fire is described as small, so later reviews can see patterns.
- A record of appliance numbers alone does not explain cause or damage, so operators should not treat it as a full investigation.
- Where panels are on a property, crews need a clear way to isolate the array before overhaul.
More lessons on electrical protection and isolation, from every incident on the register.
Not yet known
- Cause of the fire
- Extent of damage
- Whether anyone was injured
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Source
Published 2026-09-28. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.
