Otay Mesa's Gateway Energy Storage facility's lithium-ion battery fire reignited, prompting fire crews' return; facility closed, no threat to community.

Fire crews returned to Otay Mesa's Gateway Energy Storage facility after a lithium-ion battery fire, which started on Wednesday, reignited overnight. The facility remains closed, and there is no threat to the community or nearby businesses. Lithium-ion battery fires can be extremely dangerous due to a "thermal runway" effect, where damaged batteries create heat and fire. Firefighters are currently battling the blaze from a distance due to toxic fumes, and the cause remains under investigation.

May 17, 2024
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