local-news18 days ago
La Verne Evacuations Persist Overnight After MWD Lithium Battery Fire
A hazardous lithium-ion battery fire at a Metropolitan Water District facility in La Verne triggered evacuation orders and shelter-in-place directives on Tuesday, September 22. While the initial blaze was contained, authorities maintained restrictions overnight due to concerns about a second adjacent battery unit. No major injuries were reported, and the water supply remained unaffected.