Roof PV system fire forces evacuation of 200 in Wals, Austria

A fire in the photovoltaic system on the roof of ERA Elektrotechnik Ramsauer GmbH in Wals, Austria, prompted the evacuation of 200 people on Wednesday morning. The incident is contained but the cause and extent of damage are still under investigation. It highlights the fire risk associated with rooftop solar installations, a growing concern as PV adoption increases.