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Here's why investigators are blaming a solar panel for a building fire in NW DC

No one was injured as a result of the flames.

WASHINGTON — Investigators say a malfunctioning solar panel is to blame for a building fire in Georgetown on Thursday.

Just before 7 p.m., DC Fire and EMS responded to a working fire in the 3000 block of Cambridge Place, NW. Firefighters at the scene noticed fire coming from the attic and roof of the three-story home. They were able to put out the flames without the fire catching to attached, adjacent homes. 

No one was injured as a result of the flames.

Investigators have determined the cause of the fire to be due to a malfunction of a solar panel. 

There is no word on any displacements at this time. 

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