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

“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.

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.

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