A fire that broke out in the solar panel array on the roof of the Asheville Chamber of Commerce was extinguished Sunday, June 15, according to WLOS.
Few details were immediately available — the station didn’t release information about what caused the blaze, how long it burned, or whether the building sustained structural damage.
The fire
Solar panel fires present particular challenges for fire crews. The panels can retain electrical charge even after power to a building is cut, and roof access is often restricted until that hazard is managed. Whether those conditions complicated Sunday’s response at the Chamber of Commerce building wasn’t disclosed.
The Asheville Chamber of Commerce serves as the city’s main business advocacy organization. Its building sits in downtown Asheville, a city that has seen increased adoption of rooftop solar across commercial properties in recent years.
The cause of the fire and the extent of any damage hadn’t been announced as of Sunday evening, per WLOS.
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