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Neighbors warn Skagit County commissioners that proposed battery storage site poses fire risk

Skagit County Board of County Commissioners · November 10, 2025

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Summary

During public comment the board heard opposition to a proposed battery energy storage system near Padilla Bay. Anacortes resident Elka McCartney quoted a fire chief and warned the project poses "catastrophic" fire risk and strain on local fire resources; commissioners accepted the comment and requested a copy of the citation.

At the Nov. 10 public-comment period, Anacortes resident Elka McCartney told the Skagit County Board of Commissioners she opposes a proposed battery energy storage facility near Padilla Bay and cited safety concerns.

Quoting Fire Chief Timothy Howe of Oakham, Massachusetts, McCartney said, "After examining the…

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