06/23/2026
🔥 Incident Response – Solar Field Fire (June 23, 2026)
At approximately 9:20 AM, Sheakleyville Community Volunteer Firefighters were dispatched to a call for a brush fire at the solar farm next to the school. Captain Tabachka, Lieutenant Tuchek, firefighter Vaughn, Chizmar & King responded to this incident.
Upon firefighter Vaughn’s arrival, he observed smoke coming from a box within the fenced area. Initial access was limited until other units arrived. Once other units arrived entry was safely made with minimal damage to the fence, and firefighters discovered that an inverter unit was on fire. The fire had nearly extinguished itself by the time personnel safely reached it.
The company who owns the solar farm was contacted, and firefighters remained on scene until a technician arrived to ensure the situation was fully resolved.