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Fire department responds to battery blaze in Brantford

City of BrantfordFire department responds to battery blaze in Brantford

Members of the Brantford Fire Department responded to a call after a battery storage unit caught on fire at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024.

Members of the Brantford Fire Department responded to a call after a battery storage unit caught on fire at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Photo courtesy CHCH.
Members of the Brantford Fire Department responded to a call after a battery storage unit caught on fire at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Photo courtesy CHCH.

The incident occurred on the property of Aspire Bakeries, in a unit containing the batteries and operated by Aypa Power, who “develop, build, and operate utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects, utilizing commercially viable technologies, to create a more sustainable and reliable grid.”

Members of the Brantford Fire Department responded to a call after a battery storage unit caught on fire at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Photo courtesy CHCH.
Members of the Brantford Fire Department responded to a call after a battery storage unit caught on fire at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Photo courtesy CHCH.

The blaze was contained to one unit and no injuries were reported. Firefighters remained on scene over the weekend to monitor the situation.

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