Explosions of Home Solar Energy Systems and Electronic Devices Reported in Beirut and Southern Lebanon, Injuries Reported

Sep 18, 2024, 03:26 PM

Lebanon's official news agency reports that home solar energy systems have exploded in several areas of Beirut. The explosions have also been reported in homes in southern Lebanon. The incidents have led to widespread concerns about the safety and reliability of solar energy systems in the region. Additionally, there are reports of other electronic devices such as hand-held radios also exploding. The exact cause of these explosions is currently unknown, and investigations are ongoing. There are renewed reports of hospitals in Beirut being overwhelmed and hundreds of people injured. The Associated Press and state media have described the situation as developing.