ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Fire crews worked to contain a house fire that destroyed a portion of a solar panel array on Rockford’s east side on Wednesday afternoon.
Crews from North Park, Loves Park, Harlem-Roscoe, and Cherry Valley fire departments were called to the 4400 block of Pinecrest Road around 12:35 p.m.
Fire crews found smoke coming from the roof of the home. Investigators said it was started by the solar panel system…