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Board briefed on solar inverter fire; NIPSCO switch pending
Summary
Superintendent reported that Inverter 11 "caught on fire" but the incident was contained; the district has sent a letter to NIPSCO and awaits a response about a needed switch. No further action was recorded at the meeting.
At the July 24 meeting the board received an update on the district's solar system that included a safety incident: "Inverter 11 caught on fire. It was contained," the minutes state. The report did not record injuries or operational downtime beyond noting the fire was contained.
Board President Mark Parkman asked whether there was any update from NIPSCO on a switch needed for the system. Superintendent Mr. Ton replied that the district "Haven't heard back from NIPSCO. A letter was sent." No vote or directive was recorded at the meeting regarding corrective action or vendor timelines.
