Fire Involving Lithium Batteries Investigated by Phoenix Fire Department
The Phoenix Fire Department is currently investigating a fire that was reported on Monday afternoon near a warehouse located at Buckeye Road and 71st Avenue. Preliminary information suggests that the fire involved boxes containing lithium batteries outside of the warehouse, prompting the evacuation of the building. Fortunately, there is no immediate danger to the public, and no injuries have been reported at this time.
Despite the efforts of the firefighters, the cause of the fire is still unknown. The incident generated significant plumes of smoke that were visible from a camera positioned near Buckeye Road and the Loop 202.
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“The Valley” is the nickname for the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, the largest metropolitan area in the Southwest. It includes major cities like Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale, and more. These cities have a combined population of 4,845,832 according to the 2020 Census, making it the 11th largest metropolitan area in the US.
Maricopa County
Maricopa County, where Phoenix is located, is the 4th largest county in the US in terms of population. With 4,485,414 people according to the 2020 Census, the county spans 9,224 square miles and contains around 63% of Arizona’s population. It boasts one of the largest park systems in the nation, with an estimated 120,000 acres of open space parks.
Named after the Maricopa Native American Tribe, the county’s seat is in Phoenix, the state capital and the 5th most populous city in the US. The county’s size surpasses that of several US states, including Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Delaware.
