Solar Panels
A fire broke out at the Indorama Ventures industrial facility on Rue Schwarzenhof in Steinfort on Saturday afternoon. Emergency services were alerted around 1pm to heavy smoke and visible flames coming from the roof of the site.
The fire originated outside the building and affected solar panels installed on the roof. Georges Comes, Commandant of Rescue Operations, led the response and confirmed the flames were rapidly extinguished. "We were alerted shortly before 1pm to reports of strong smoke development and visible flames on the roof. The first emergency teams confirmed these reports, gained access to the building, and used an aerial platform to inspect the roof. It was quickly established that the fire involved photovoltaic panels. We managed to put out the fire, and importantly, the flames did not spread into the building itself."
No injuries were reported. No personnel were present at the factory at the time, as staff were on leave. Approximately forty firefighters from several regional fire and rescue centres responded, with drones deployed to survey the affected area.
As a precaution, residents of Steinfort received a warning SMS via the LU-Alert system, advising them to keep doors and windows closed, avoid the immediate area, and ensure access routes remained clear for emergency vehicles.
Authorities continue to monitor the site to prevent any potential rekindling.