A fire ignited by a solar inverter gutted valuable household belongings in a house in Hyderabad on Tuesday, as confirmed by Rescue 1122 officials. The incident occurred near Wali Bhai Park in Latifabad Unit No. 3, where the homeowner, Muhammad Rehan, had locked the house and left when the blaze erupted.
Rescue Operation and Damage Assessment
Rescue 1122 spokesperson Dilbar Halepoto reported that a fire team promptly arrived at the scene after receiving the alert. The team assessed the situation, broke the lock to gain entry, and extinguished the fire through timely and professional efforts, preventing its spread. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, though a substantial amount of household property was destroyed.
Rising Incidents Amid Extreme Heat
Experts highlighted a surge in fires caused by solar inverters during the ongoing extreme summer heat. They urged citizens to adopt proper safety precautions and preventive measures when using such equipment. The incident underscores the need for awareness and regular maintenance of solar power systems to avoid similar tragedies.
