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Evacuation orders issued in La Verne after hazardous lithium-ion fire
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Key Points:
- A hazardous lithium-ion battery fire broke out at the Metropolitan Water District facility on Wheeler Avenue in La Verne, prompting evacuation orders on Tuesday afternoon.
- Residents near Wheeler and Bonita Avenue have been ordered to evacuate, while those east of Wheeler Avenue must shelter in place and keep windows and doors closed.
- Shelter-in-place orders have also been issued for Grace Miller Elementary School and Bonita High School to ensure the safety of students and staff.
- Firefighters are actively combating the blaze using aerial water sprays, and no injuries have been reported so far.
- The cause of the fire remains unknown, and authorities continue to monitor the situation as it develops.
