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1. 'Thousands' of dead fish in Missouri town under investigation after nearby battery plant fire
Sat Nov 2, 2024, 06:59 PM
Nov 2


'Thousands' of dead fish in Missouri town under investigation after nearby battery plant fire

The washed-up carcasses are triggering resident worries about potential chemical contamination.

November 1, 2024

FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. — "Thousands" of fish carcasses have washed up in Fredericktown, Missouri, downstream of a large lithium battery plant that caught fire, multiple residents told 5 On Your Side Friday.

The fire happened Wednesday at Critical Mineral Recovery, a battery recycling facility near the community. Multiple homes within a mile of the facility were evacuated due to pollution and health concerns. Residents were allowed back in their homes on Thursday.

5 On Your Side crews visited Village Creek on Friday after the fish kill reports. A white substance that resembled foam was floating on the water's surface in numerous areas.

The fish kill in Village Creek was confirmed by Missouri Department of Natural Resources Division of Environmental Quality Information Officer Brian Quinn. He said the investigation is being led by the Missouri Department of Conservation, but testing results likely won't be available until next week...more
https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/fredericktown-dead-fish-kill-under-investigation-lithium-battery-plant-fire-missouri/63-d801710d-4de6-42e5-ac5e-61a1f36309d4

Even now in 2024, many people - with a straight face- will say "Batteries are Green" !!

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