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Solar Panel Fire on Lunenburg School Roof Forces First-Day Dismissal

Officials say crews extinguished flames involving five rooftop panels with minimal damage reported.

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Overview

  • A maintenance staff member reported smoke just after 11 a.m. and called 911, and firefighters located the blaze above the gym exercise area.
  • Five solar panels were burning and crews used non-conductive dry chemical and carbon dioxide extinguishers to put out the fire, the fire chief said.
  • All students and staff were evacuated and accounted for, and no injuries were reported as the school carried out an early dismissal.
  • Officials reported limited damage to the roof and said little smoke entered the building.
  • The cause is under investigation with a possible electrical issue being examined, and school leaders said classes will resume.