Malfunctioning solar panels blamed for fire at Michael's Distribution Center, Winslow Township
July 2023Published 30 Sept 2026
What happened
A three-alarm fire broke out on 23 July 2023 at the Michael's Distribution Center in Winslow Township, New Jersey, in Camden County. The fire marshal said the fire was caused by malfunctioning solar panels mounted on the roof. No one was hurt. The extent of damage was not reported.
Contributing factors
The fire marshal attributed the fire to malfunctioning solar panels on the roof. No further detail on the fault was reported.
Lessons learned
- Rooftop solar systems should be inspected for electrical faults before a failure can start a fire.
- Warehouse operators should plan how firefighters will reach and isolate roof-mounted panels.
- A reported cause should be recorded as the fire service finding until a fuller investigation is published.
Source
Published 2026-09-30. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.