Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded around 3:30 p.m. Thursday to the 17700 block of Chipping Court in Olney for a fire involving rooftop solar panels on a two-story end-unit townhouse.
According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, firefighters found several solar panels burning on the roof, but there was no apparent extension into the structure, which was unoccupied at the time of the fire. Crews deactivated the solar photovoltaic system by applying PVStop, a liquid coating that blocks sunlight, stops electricity generation, and de-energizes the entire system. The fire was contained to the roof area.
Olney, MD – Aerial of the scene of a reported house fire, several solar panels on fire in the area of 17700 Blk of Chipping Court. @mcfrsPIO @HHFireProds @ArmisteadIsaac @mcfrs #mcfrs @MoCoFireWire @Lawzfirephotos @command11b @MCFRSNews @DavidPazos15 pic.twitter.com/SClP7MZ7lD
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