Lithium batteries from Tesla Inc., along with those from other carmakers, have added to the mix of toxic materials requiring specialized removal in the wake of the fires, delaying the fire victims’ return to their properties.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-01-18 18:58:52">January 18, 2025 at 6:58 PM EST</time>

Lithium batteries from Tesla Inc., along with those from other carmakers, have added to the mix of toxic materials requiring specialized removal in the wake of the fires, delaying the fire victims’…{ai:summary}<p>Lithium batteries from Tesla and other automakers are complicating the cleanup process after recent fires, introducing toxic materials that need specialized removal. This has resulted in delays for fire victims seeking to return to their properties. </p><p>#society</p>

Burning Teslas in LA add to toxic mix hindering California wildfire cleanup

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