Shelter-in-place ordered in LA as blaze engulfs roof of 500,000 sq-ft warehouse (opens original article in a new tab)

A massive fire broke out at a Los Angeles cold storage warehouse with a solar panel-covered roof, leading to shelter-in-place orders and challenges for firefighters due to ammonia and lithium ion battery hazards.

• A 500,000 sq-ft cold storage warehouse in LA caught fire, with solar panels on the roof contributing to the blaze.
• Firefighters used helicopters to douse the fire after an ammonia line burst, forcing them to retreat.
• The fire involved lithium ion batteries, which pose significant challenges due to thermal runaway.