NFRS 2023 40 - Fires involving solar panels

You asked for

Could you please supply me with the number of fires that have been attended relating to solar/photovoltaic panels from 2010 to date. I’d be grateful if you could break this down by year.

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Our response

Number of fires that have been attended relating to solar/photovoltaic panels from 2010 to 7th of July 2023 broken down by year.

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