Short-circuit fire at solar plant of Skylark factory in Haryana

What happened

A fire broke out on the morning of Sunday 18 October 2026 at the solar plant of the Skylark Solar Battery Factory, on the road between Amani village and Khanaura in the Tohana area of Fatehabad district, Haryana. The local report says the fire started at about 10.15am from a short circuit. The blaze quickly grew severe, destroying a large amount of the factory's goods and causing confusion on the premises.

Ten fire tenders from several stations, including Hisar, Barwala, Ukalana, Fatehabad, Bhuna, Tohana, Jakhal and Dharsul, attended, with help from residents of nearby villages. Much of the interior was covered by a shed, so firefighters first had to break down the shed and walls with a crane. The fire was brought under control at about 4pm. No loss of life was reported. Local officials attended the scene to assess the situation.

Contributing factors

The report attributes the fire to a short circuit. Fire crews were slowed by large vehicles using the road during overbridge construction at Jamalpur, and by a narrow unpaved route behind the factory. The large enclosed shed area made the fire hard to reach, which lengthened the time needed to control it.

Lessons learned

1. Inspect and maintain DC and AC wiring, combiner boxes, isolators and connections on solar installations at industrial sites, since a short circuit can start a fire quickly.
2. Keep firefighting access routes to industrial sites clear and wide enough for several appliances, and plan for nearby road works that may delay response.
3. Leave firebreaks and access points in large covered shed areas that contain electrical plant, so firefighters can reach the seat of a fire without demolition.

More lessons on electrical protection and isolation, fire suppression and firefighting, from every incident on the register.

Source

amarujala.com