There have been multiple fires at battery energy storage facilities in San Diego County recently, as well, including one in Otay Mesa
Local first-responders, like those around the nation, have been dealing with a spate of lithium-battery-related fires recently.
.“That fire, we were there for 14 days," Rezende said."That was a robust response with significant impacts to the fire department where Cal Fire had to dedicate a significant number of resources for 14 days to manage that incident." “This is a grant-funded position through the Department of Homeland Security about primarily addressing anything related to alternative energy," Rezende said."As we move electrification and alternative sources that are not hydrocarbon-based power sources, there are additional challenges.
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