In January, a lithium-ion battery-storage plant in Monterey County, Calif., caught fire and burned for days, prompting evacuations and school shut downs. Residents are concerned about their health.

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Last month, one of the world's largest lithium battery storage facilities near Monterey, California, erupted in flames. People fled the area, and schools closed as the fire smoldered for days.

In January, a lithium-ion battery-storage plant in Monterey County, Calif., caught fire and burned for days, prompting evacuations and school shut downs. Residents are concerned about their health.

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