Battery storage fire raises concerns in North County [Video]

A fire at a Battery Energy Storage facility in Escondido amplifies concerns for people against a proposed project.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — A fire at an SDG&E Battery Storage Facility in Escondido that broke out Thursday is now out and all evacuations in the area have been lifted.

The Escondido Fire Department and SDG&E said in a statement posted online Saturday that the fire has been out and cold since 1 a.m. Friday.

The fire was contained to one storage container, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

The City of Escondido lifted evacuations orders at noon on Saturday. All affected residents registered with Alert San Diego and/or Genasys will receive a notification when they are cleared to return to the area.

Testing shows that water and air quality are safe.

Authorities also say the fire is not related to the foul odor that was reported in several North County cities Friday afternoon.

“Last night we could smell it, it was faint but we …