Rooftop fire erupts at Target store in Northridge, damaging array of solar panels

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Saturday, June 24, 2023
Rooftop fire erupts at Target in Northridge, damages solar panels

NORTHRIDGE, LOS ANGELES (CNS) -- A fire on the roof a Target store in Northridge on Saturday morning damaged an array of solar panels on the one-story commercial building, authorities said.

Firefighters dispatched at 11:24 a.m. to 8999 N. Balboa Blvd. had the blaze out at 11:45 a.m., according to Margaret Stewart of the Los Angeles Fire Department.

"The fire does not appear to have penetrated through the roof into the attic/structure," she added.

No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire was under investigation.

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