Lithium-ion battery fire in La Verne spurs neighborhood, school evacuations

According to a report by LA Times… Evacuations orders have been issued in the city of La Verne after a hazardous lithium-ion battery fire was reported at the Metropolitan Water District facility. complete report is on below link. Source: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-22/lithium-ion-battery-fire-in-la-verne-spurs-neighborhood-school-evacuations