$60K In Fire Damage Blamed On Solar Panels: Inspectors

RESTON, VA — An electrical event involving solar panels caused an estimated $60,527 in fire damage to a Reston home on Sunday, according to a preliminary investigation by Fairfax County fire inspectors.

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue units were dispatched around 6 p.m. to a home in the 2300 block of Colts Neck Road for the report of smoke coming from the solar panels located on the roof of the structure, authorities say.

"Occupants reported hearing a loud noise inside the home," according to the incident report. "Upon investigation, they saw smoke coming from the roof and safely evacuated. Smoke alarms were present throughout the home but did not activate as the fire was isolated to the solar panels on the exterior of the roof. All occupants were able to reoccupy the home following extinguishment of the fire."

.Fire crews were able to contain the fire to roof and quickly bring it under control, according to FCF&RD. Residents were able to reenter the home. No firefighter or civilian injuries were reported.

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