Photovoltaic panel factory explosion

Did Hezbollah's solar panels explode?

Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) has reported that solar panels and walkie-talkies used by the Hezbollah militant group exploded on Wednesday, following a wave of pager explosions the day before. The agency reported explosions of rooftop solar systems in several parts of Beirut, but did not provide additional details.

Did solar panels cause a fire?

It said preliminary investigations indicate that the fire was likely to be of electrical origin from the solar panels. SCDF said that it responded to three fires involving solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in the first half of 2024. Solar PV systems are typically installed in buildings and structures such as rooftops and floating platforms.

What caused a rooftop solar panel fire?

“Rooftop solar panel fires can spread quickly across the rooftop (so) firefighters immediately used two water jets to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading,” said SCDF. It said preliminary investigations indicate that the fire was likely to be of electrical origin from the solar panels.

Did rooftop solar panels explode in Beirut?

The agency reported explosions of rooftop solar systems in several parts of Beirut, but did not provide additional details. It is still unclear whether the blasts were caused by explosives hidden in the panels or some other form of external attack.

What happened at a solar factory in Maharashtra?

The blast occurred around 8.30am on Sunday local time at a factory in Nagpur, a central district in Maharashtra state, a local police officer told Reuters over the phone. The factory, run by Solar Industries India, manufactures industrial and military explosives, as well as propellants and warheads for India's defence sector.

What happened at an explosives factory in India?

(Reuters) At least nine workers have been killed and several injured in a blast at an explosives factory in India. The blast occurred around 8.30am on Sunday local time at a factory in Nagpur, a central district in Maharashtra state, a local police officer told Reuters over the phone.