Community rallies to help family hit by house fire in Harborough
The Harborough community has rallied around to help family hit by a house fire.
Fire crews were called to Carroll Street on Saturday afternoon, after reports of a fire in the roof.
The blaze badly damaged one home, causing the roof to collapse, and affected a neighbouring property on the Wellington Place estate.
No-one was injured in the fire and the family have been provided with emergency accommodation.
Investigations are still underway but photos from the scene seem to show the fire coming from the solar panels.
Cllr. David Page said: "My first thoughts are with the residents affected. I sincerely hope everyone was unhurt, and that the families concerned are receiving all the support they need. It is also heartening to hear that our neighbourhood has rallied around them at such a difficult time.
"I have asked Harborough District Council what interim support is available for the residents affected."
He then went on to address the issue of how the fire started.
"We now need due process to take its course so the cause of the fire can be properly established," he said.
"Residents have raised understandable concerns about solar panels, and I will be asking our planning enforcement team and developers for reassurance that the products used on new homes are safe, properly installed, and compliant with all relevant safety standards."