What Pet Owners Should Know After the Weymouth Battery Fire
Experts answer questions about potential exposure, symptoms to watch for and steps pet owners can take following a fire.
October 05, 2026Weymouth Fire
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La Verne Residents Seek Answers on Placement, Safety After Battery Fire
City and Metropolitan Water District officials addressed oversight, monitoring and cleanup at a special City Council meeting.
October 03, 2026
Compromised Battery Cells Removed From La Verne Water Plant
Metropolitan says the remaining material in storage unit one is inert and has been deemed no risk by the La Verne Fire Department.
September 30, 2026
Council to Ratify Emergency Declaration, Get Update on Battery Storage Fire Tuesday
The council will also hear updates from fire officials, environmental agencies and Metropolitan Water District staff as the investigation into the Sept. 22 battery fire continues.
September 28, 2026
With Evacuation Over, Damaged Batteries Still Must be Removed from La Verne Water Plant
Fire crews continue monitoring the Weymouth site as Metropolitan prepares batteries for disposal, awaits runoff test results and begins investigating the cause of the fire.
September 27, 2026Need Support After the La Verne Battery Fire? Here’s Where to Turn
Tri-City Mental Health offers free emotional support, crisis care and resource referrals for affected residents and families.
September 25, 2026
Evacuation Lifted in La Verne; Businesses Begin Reopening
Officials say overnight work eliminated the threat posed by the damaged battery system, allowing residents to return home and businesses to reopen on Friday.
September 25, 2026
Actualización Del Jueves Por la Noche: Las Baterías Se Estabilizan, Pero la Evacuación en La Verne Continúa
Ambos sistemas de baterías se han estabilizado, pero las autoridades mantienen la zona de evacuación. La escuela primaria Grace Miller permanecerá cerrada el viernes y los negocios afectados deberán permanecer cerrados.
September 25, 2026
La Verne Battery Fire FAQ: Your Questions Answered
What we know—and what remains unanswered—about the Weymouth battery fire, air and water testing, the BESS installation, cleanup and investigation.
September 23, 2026