Fire at solar inverter on Kühne+Nagel site in Tessenderlo
2026Published 26 Oct 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor
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What happened
A fire broke out at a solar PV inverter at a Kühne+Nagel site in Tessenderlo, Belgium, according to a report by the regional broadcaster HBVL published on 26 October 2026. The report's headline quotes the phrase 'everyone outside in time', which suggests people were able to leave the building, but the full article could not be retrieved. The date of the fire, the extent of damage, the size of the solar array, whether the fire spread beyond the inverter, and the response of the emergency services are not yet known. No cause has been reported.
Contributing factors
Not reported. No cause has been stated in the available summary.
Lessons learned
- Solar inverters can be an ignition point, so inverter cabinets should be included in fire risk assessments alongside panels and cabling.
- Thermal monitoring, inspection of connections and ventilation checks on inverter enclosures can help identify overheating early.
- Clear evacuation procedures and staff drills for commercial buildings with solar systems help people leave quickly when an electrical fire starts.
More lessons on detection and monitoring, worker safety and safe systems of work, from every incident on the register.
Source
Published 2026-10-26. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.
