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Solar Panel Malfunction Causes Smoke, No Damage or Harm

A minor malfunction in a solar panel system caused a brief smoke emission. Firefighters quickly responded and found no damage or harm.

In this image there is a fire in the firewood chimney.
In this image there is a fire in the firewood chimney.

Solar Panel Malfunction Causes Smoke, No Damage or Harm

On June 29, 2025, a technical malfunction in a solar panel system on a single-family home's roof in California caused a brief smoke emission. The fire department was promptly called to the scene. Upon arrival, firefighters detected no smoke and found no issues in the living area behind the system. They used a thermal imaging camera to check the system and the house. The cause was determined to be a technical defect in the solar panel system. The system was subsequently checked and handed back to the California owner with no further issues. The incident resulted in no damage or harm. The solar panel system was returned to the California owner after being deemed safe by the fire department.

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