Solar panel field on fire, spreading, off W Linger Longer Road
Tue Sep 29, 2026 at 6:19 PM CT · SOUTHPORT · Bay County
Fire crews from several stations are working a fire in a solar panel field off West Linger Longer Road near Highway 231 in north Bay County, reported around 6:19 PM. Dispatchers said the fire was spreading, and at least four units were sent.
No injuries have been aired.
What we know
- Reported: Tue Sep 29, 2026 at 6:19 PM CT
- Location: W Linger Longer Rd near Hwy 231, north Bay County
- Community: SOUTHPORT
- Status: Preliminary – not an official report
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