Kim Coon’s quick response to the flames that came from her neighbor’s solar panels revealed that the homeowners on Chestnut ...

and said flames were spotted near the solar panels on the roof. Firefighters said the fire began moving into the house, but the flames were quickly extinguished. No injuries were reported.

“I think the quick action of our neighbor, as well as the fire department and the city response getting here so quickly. I think it saved that house,” said neighbor Kim Koon.

Insurers and other entities have recently warned about dodgy installers and equipment increasing the risk of fires caused by solar power systems.

A fire has broken out at a solar farm in Gloucestershire this evening, Friday, March 28. Fire crews are at the scene of a ...

A fire hall in downtown Greensburg is going solar this year with rooftop panels to generate electricity, which the city fire chief says will save money on energy costs. “It will be a substantial ...

City council approves solar panel installation on three buildings and housing repairs through an HIA funded by bonds.