Large fire at Fredericktown, Missouri lithium-ion battery plant prompts evacuations and environmental impact investigation on Oct 30.

A large fire broke out at the Critical Mineral Recovery lithium-ion battery processing plant in Fredericktown, Missouri, on October 30, prompting evacuations for residents north and northwest of the site. No injuries have been reported, but smoke concerns persist. The Fredericktown Fire Department issued shelter-in-place orders and advised nearby schools to take precautions. State and federal agencies are monitoring environmental impacts, while the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

October 30, 2024
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