Halifax County reviews emergency-response gaps after Water Strider solar facility brush fire

May 4, 2026

Emergency Services reported a 14.7-acre brush fire at the Water Strider solar facility likely started by a single panel electrical failure; the Board directed further review of communications systems, perimeter access and vegetation-management requirements.

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Halifax County emergency staff told the Board May 4 that investigators believe a single solar panel likely sparked a brush fire at the Water Strider facility near Nathalie that affected about 14.7 acres.

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