ESCONDIDO, Sept. 6, 2024 — San Diego Gas & Electric and Escondido Fire Department have issued the following statement:

“Yesterday afternoon, safety and environmental crews responded to a fire at SDG&E’s battery storage facility in Escondido. The event was limited to one of 24 battery storage containers. There were no reported injuries.

“Due to the nature of the systems, industry standard is to allow the fire to burn out when it can be done safely and in a controlled environment. SDG&E will continue to work closely with fire officials until the storage container has been fully extinguished, which could take up to 48 hours.

“Along with the San Diego County Hazardous Materials Division, the San Diego County Health Department and the City of Escondido, SDG&E has been actively monitoring air quality at the site of the fire and in the evacuation area throughout the incident. Sampling locations and screening levels were identified under the guidance of the County and City Incident Coordinator, who have reviewed all results along with SDG&E and have determined that the air quality does not pose a health risk for those on site or in the evacuation area.

“Per Escondido Fire Department, the evacuation orders and warnings will remain in place as a precautionary measure until further notice.”

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