🚨 #WATCH: Massive Fire at Lithium Battery Recycling Plant Sparks Explosions

🚨 #WATCH: Massive Fire at Lithium Battery Recycling Plant Sparks Explosions and Evacuations in Missouri

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• Blaze at Critical Mineral Recovery Facility: A major fire broke out at the 225,000-square-foot lithium battery recycling plant in Fredericktown, Missouri, causing multiple explosions.

• Evacuation and Safety Orders: Mandatory evacuation orders and shelter-in-place advisories were issued for nearby areas as numerous fire departments rushed to contain the blaze.

• About the Facility: Critical Mineral Recovery, one of the world’s largest lithium-ion battery processors, recycles materials from battery manufacturers, automotive OEMs, and recyclers globally.

• Safety Update: All employees have been accounted for, with only minor injuries reported.

This incident highlights the risks associated with lithium battery processing and the swift response by emergency teams.