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