Crime & Safety
Fire Involving Solar Panels Damages Twin Cities Home
"The picture itself is scary, and anybody with solar might be looking you know have some uncertainty," owner Martin Morud said.
May 14, 2026
Several surrounding fire departments responded to smoke and fire coming from a home in Savage, Minnesota, Tuesday afternoon. The damaged roof is now covered in a blue tarp that contains solar panels.
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"My understanding was the homeowner made the discovery, and he also made some initial attempts to suppress that fire," said Jeremy Bresnahan, chief and emergency manager of the Savage Fire Department. "We have heard of solar panel fires in the fire service."
Bresnahan says they're still working to officially determine that solar panels were the cause.
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