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The four-alarm fire on Feb. 21 was said to be caused by a lithium-ion battery embedded in an item that was being recycled. The resulting fire and its black, billowing smoke could be seen for 15 miles.

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The fire was deemed accidental, caused by a lithium-ion battery left on its charger for over three months that overheated. The battery then exploded and ignited nearby items, the city said.

Following a lithium-ion battery fire at the Moss Landing plant in Monterey County in California, communities nationwide are expressing concerns about hosting similar plants.