Have you heard about the solar farm fires? They are disastrous, and Gov. Hochul wants them in upstate New York on farmland.
Most solar farms are Photovoltaic or PV systems.
When these PV systems catch fire, they release numerous toxic chemicals. Once airborne in smoke, the chemicals pose a serious threat to responders after even short-duration exposure. …
The dangers of PV systems in wildland fires are significant and should not be underestimated. The release of toxic chemicals, the risk of electric shock, and the continuous production of electricity pose serious challenges for emergency responders. Understanding these risks and implementing appropriate safety measures are crucial to minimizing the potential hazards associated with PV systems in fire situations.
New York could be next to face this destruction.
This is what a solar panel fire does to a community. Firefighters say they have to let it burn.
Yet Kathy Hochul is still trying to build massive solar farms in your community.
Not on my watch. pic.twitter.com/C91pmRbsVh
— Bruce Blakeman (@NassauExec) June 18, 2026
Solar fires are not as rare as people think.
