Fire erupts in southeast Missouri at one of world's largest lithium-ion battery facilities [View all]

Fire erupts in southeast Missouri at one of world’s largest lithium-ion battery facilities

Missouriindependent.com | ALLISON KITE | OCTOBER 30, 2024

Residents of a southeast Missouri town were forced to evacuate their homes Wednesday when a fire erupted at a nearby battery recycler.

“If you can see or smell smoke in this area, you need to evacuate!” the post says.

In a separate post later in the afternoon, Madison County 911 and the Fredericktown Fire Department said only residents on Madison County Road 277 needed to evacuate. The county urged other residents to shelter in place. The post said the city of Fredericktown was not affected by the order.

“Close windows, doors and turn off window AC systems,” the post says. “…Again, if you see smoke, stay indoors.”

Around 7:45 p.m., an emergency dispatcher told The Independent crews were still fighting the fire...more
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