Upper Bavaria PV Plant Inflames: Fire crews battle blaze

A fire is currently ongoing in Elbach, Miesbach, and firefighters from various local departments are working tirelessly to extinguish it. The operation is proving to be challenging due to the presence of solar panels on the affected house.

The house in question is covered with photovoltaic modules, and some have already been melted by the fire. This has added an extra layer of complexity to the operation, as firefighter electricians ensure the safe removal of these panels, as they carry a charge when the sun is shining, even when turned off.

Initially, the fire department assumed an atmospheric hazard situation, but upon further investigation, they discovered the source of the fire to be the wooden fiber insulation beneath the solar panels. Approximately half of the solar panels need to be removed to access this area.

Around 80 firefighters from Miesbach, Fischbachau, Elbach, Hundham, Wornsmuhl, Parsberg, and Agatharied were alerted, and additional firefighters have been called in as well. For the safety of the firefighters, a rescue vehicle remains on site, and two ambulances and a paramedic have also been called to the scene.

The fire started around 4 pm on Sunday afternoon and is located on Bucher Weg. An initial police assessment found no injuries, but the operation to extinguish the fire is ongoing (Sunday evening) and could last until late into the night, according to District Fire Chief Christian Probst. The fire involves a roof truss.

The fire department is working diligently to contain the fire and extinguish it as quickly and safely as possible. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.