Fire involving solar panels damages Twin Cities home

#wcco #news #localnews 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 contains solar panels. The U.S. Department of Energy says solar systems spontaneously bursting into flames is an extremely rare occurrence. But design flaws, component defects and faulty installation can cause a rooftop solar system to start a fire. Official Site: http://wcco.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSMinnesota Twitter: https://twitter.com/wcco Instagram: https://instagram.com/wcco/