Update Hazardous Materials; INC#0373; 07:32AM; 18251 W Napa St; https://bit.ly/4lQt5vy; Northridge; Crews remain on scene of a burning Lithium-Ion powered tractor. Crews found the fire confined to the battery compartment of the tractor. LAFD is allowing the affected "skid steer" tractor to burn due to the hazardous nature of the lithium-ion batteries. Crews will allow the batteries to release all of their energy before final extinguishment. LAFD resources will utilize water to keep the involved unit from igniting other pieces of equipment, but due to the reactivity of the batteries and associated hazards of applying water to them, they will not apply water directly to the batteries. The tractor is expected to continue to burn for several hours. Evacuation warnings are in effect for fourteen (14) homes. Evacuation Orders are in place for four (4) homes. All effected residents have been notified. Street Closures are in effect on Napa between Lindley and Reseda. LAPD remains on scene to ensure security and public safety of evacuation areas. LAFD HAZMAT crews continue to perform air monitoring in surrounding areas. There is currently NO threat to the public. LA County Health HAZMAT is on scene to assist.; FS 103; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; AC4 AC40 BC15 E103 E287 E73 E75 E87 E90 EA1 EM15 HM87 JT4 JT5 RA70 RA73 RA87 RA903 T87; CH8; 17; Taylor Rappaport
Update Hazardous Materials 07/25/2025 INC#0373
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