Fire at private solar plant in Fatehgarh, Rajasthan, reportedly forces staff evacuation

Nov 2026Published 12 Nov 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor

SignificantThermal / fireProvisionalNext update 12 Nov

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What happened

On Thursday 12 November 2026, at about 10 am, a fire was reported at a solar plant operated by a private company in the Karada border area of Fatehgarh, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. According to Dainik Bhaskar, flames and thick black smoke were visible from about one kilometre away. The report says the plant siren was sounded and staff on site and the plant security team evacuated all personnel safely. No casualties were reported.

Fire tenders were called from Jaisalmer, and Sagad police also went to the scene. The report does not state the cause of the fire or the extent of damage, and says a damage assessment was under way.

Contributing factors

Not reported. The source states that the cause of the fire had not been given.

Lessons learned

Alarm systems such as sirens should be tested regularly so that all staff can be evacuated quickly from a solar site when a fire starts.
Operators should keep a clear, rehearsed roll call so that everyone on site is accounted for after an evacuation.
Early notification of local fire services, with clear site access routes, can help limit the spread of a fire at a solar plant.

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Source

bhaskar.com

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