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Deer Park FD Knocks Down Roof Fire Involving Solar Panels
April 11, 2026 | NEW YORK
PARKER AUSTIN, Correspondent

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This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
DEER PARK, NY - On Saturday, April 11th, the Deer Park Fire Department was activated for a reported house fire on Sharon Lane. 1-4-30 arrived on scene and observed smoke showing from the roof. North Babylon Ladder 6 arrived on scene, went to the roof, and discovered solar panels on fire. Deer Park Engine 7 arrived on scene, stretched a 1¾-inch line, and began extinguishing the fire on the roof. The scene was placed under control within 30 minutes.