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Home battery backup explodes in Marin County house
MercuryNews.com | CAMERON MACDONALD | July 17, 2024
An explosion linked to lithium ion batteries was reported in a Sausalito home. No injuries were reported.
Southern Marin firefighters responded around 2:20 a.m. Monday to a reported structure fire at 30 Atwood Ave.
Sprinklers extinguished a fire in the garage, said Elysha Omoomy Costella, a fire spokesperson. The fire and explosion was traced back to a battery bank used to power the house in the event of a blackout, she said...more
https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/07/17/home-battery-backup-explodes-in-sausalito-house/
Thinking about connecting a used EV battery to your house?
Might want to let your homeowners insurance know.