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Misinformation about how to extinguish Lithium Ion battery fires.
See article below in SI Advance. 7/9/2023
"Fires at two lithium-ion battery energy storage sites (BESS) in Warwick, N.Y., have been smoldering for more than a week, after officials say a storm-related issue caused the newly installed units to ignite and burn in two separate incidents on June 26.....“Residents in town reported a burning glue-like smell on Wednesday, which is now gone as the fire at the school complex smolders,” News 12 Westchester reported. “Authorities said they had to let it burn out on its own, because water would make it worse. Fire officials said Thursday that the smell was likely the odor of the batteries’ plastic covers burning.”
The two facilities in Warwick NY were built by the same company building these facilities on Staten Island. While the FDNY argues that massive amounts of water are required to extinguish fires in these type of facilities, in Warwick NY the FD seems to believe that too much water makes the situation worse. I would believe the FDNY before I believe the folks in Warwick NY.
Update on toxic chemicals released:
See article below in SI Advance. 7/9/2023
"Fires at two lithium-ion battery energy storage sites (BESS) in Warwick, N.Y., have been smoldering for more than a week, after officials say a storm-related issue caused the newly installed units to ignite and burn in two separate incidents on June 26.....“Residents in town reported a burning glue-like smell on Wednesday, which is now gone as the fire at the school complex smolders,” News 12 Westchester reported. “Authorities said they had to let it burn out on its own, because water would make it worse. Fire officials said Thursday that the smell was likely the odor of the batteries’ plastic covers burning.”
The two facilities in Warwick NY were built by the same company building these facilities on Staten Island. While the FDNY argues that massive amounts of water are required to extinguish fires in these type of facilities, in Warwick NY the FD seems to believe that too much water makes the situation worse. I would believe the FDNY before I believe the folks in Warwick NY.
As 2 lithium-ion battery site fires smolder in Warwick, more questions raised over Staten Island facilities
The sites were developed by Convergent Energy, which was awarded an opportunity to build on the borough in 2021.
www.silive.com
Firefighters rush to scene of 2nd reported lithium-ion battery fire in Warwick as first fire smolders
Sources tell News 12 the fire may have been caused by lightning or a power surge during Monday's storm.
westchester.news12.com
Update on toxic chemicals released:
Toxins may have been among chemicals in the air amid lithium-ion battery site fires in Warwick, report says
Concerns are brewing, as Borough President Vito Fossella highlights the need to take a closer look at where similar facilities are being built on Staten Island.
www.silive.com
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