Solar panel fire put out on Asheville Chamber of Commerce roof
June 2026Published 30 Sept 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor
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What happened
Asheville Fire Department crews responded to a fire in a single solar panel on the roof of the building at 36 Montford Avenue that houses the Asheville Chamber of Commerce and the Asheville Visitor Center. The fire was reported at about 10:30 a.m. on 15 June 2026 and was put out within minutes. No damage was reported. The cause was not reported.
Lessons learned
- A fire confined to one rooftop panel can still need a fire service response.
- Rapid attendance can stop a small rooftop solar fire before it spreads to the rest of the array or the building.
- Where the cause is not yet known, the affected array should be isolated and inspected before it is returned to service.
More lessons on fire suppression and firefighting, spacing, layout and fire spread, electrical protection and isolation, from every incident on the register.
Source
Other entries that name Commerce
Published 2026-09-30. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.
