When a massive fire erupted at one of the world's largest lithium-ion battery storage facilities in Monterey County, it ...

The EPA Phase 1 removal process involves clearing hazardous materials from properties, including widely used lithium ion ...

The deadly wildfire that ravaged Lahaina, Hawaii, in 2023, destroyed more than 2,000 buildings, which took the agency more ...

One of the biggest cleanup challenges from the Southern California fires is lithium-ion batteries, which can explode after damage or exposure to heat. The batteries are found in electric vehicles ...

Heavy metals detected in the soil have also created health implications for Monterey County’s agriculture industry, and the ...

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California wildfire cleanup is complicated by highly combustible lithium-ion batteries found in electric and hybrid vehicles popular in Los Angeles County.

The California Office of Emergency Services has already sent hazmat teams to inspect homes for lithium-ion batteries and flag where they’re present. The EPA has what it refers to as a battery ...