A fire broke out at an SDG&E lithium-ion battery storage facility in Escondido, California, prompting evacuations and road closures.

A fire erupted at a lithium-ion battery storage facility operated by San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) in Escondido, California, prompting evacuations and road closures. The Escondido Fire Department is managing the situation, focusing on containing the flames without using water due to hazardous chemicals. No injuries have been reported, and the cause remains under investigation. Evacuees were directed to designated shelters as the fire continues to burn.