Local officials say lithium-battery fires present firefighting limits; ordinance emphasizes containment
Commissioners asked whether local departments can extinguish lithium-battery fires and discussed industry practice that such fires are often allowed to burn in contained areas; staff said the ordinance strengthens fire suppression and separation requirements.
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Committee members pressed the issue of firefighting capability for lithium-battery fires. One member asked bluntly about local capacity, saying, "Well, I mean, we we don't have anything that can put that out." The exchange reflected concern that conventional tactics and water application may not be effective against some lithium-battery fires.
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