Lithium, Spokane and Hillyard

Lithium battery factory in Hillyard damaged in largest fire of its kind ever in Spokane
A lithium battery factory was heavily damaged by fire Tuesday morning, temporarily forcing widespread evacuations in the Hillyard Neighborhood over environmental concerns. A neighbor called 911 to report the fire at 4019 E.
More to Every Story: Fire officials share tips on preventing lithium-ion battery fires following Hillyard factory fire
Spokane firefighters say fires caused by batteries are on the rise as technology advances and that the unique flames are more difficult to fight.
Fire at Spokane, WA, Lithium-ion Battery Factory Forces Evacuations
Three residents in a home north of the building remain evacuated and may be displaced for several days as the residence is decontaminated. Nearby businesses remain unaffected, and de Ruyter said the Fire Department is "feeling pretty safe" regarding the possible health impacts to Hillyard residents close to the fire.
Lithium battery factory in Hillyard damaged in fire
A Spokane lithium battery factory was heavily damaged by fire Tuesday morning. Spokane firefighters were called to 4019 E. Central Ave. just after 4 a.m., said Spokane Fire Department spokesman Justin de Ruyter. The fire was first reported by a neighbor.
Fire destroys lithium battery warehouse in Hillyard
Firefighters are battling a fire at a lithium battery warehouse in Spokane's Hillyard neighborhood this morning.
Ecology & Spokane Fire Officals provide update on lithium ion battery factory fire
Crews with the Spokane Fire Department and Department of Ecology provide an update on a fire sparked by lithium ion batteries in the Hillyard neighborhood.
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