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CoopersDad

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2. The batteries were made by LG. Three other units survived this fire.

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Sat Jan 18, 2025, 09:54 PM

Jan 18

On the same site are two additional Vistra units with separate containers housing several battery racks each. It's the safer way to build these systems. A fourth unit is the newest and uses Tesla batteries, also housed in separate containers.

All four can be seen in this satellite image:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/kANxgzGtXuVADTLU6

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This is so sad, JMCKUSICK Jan 17 #1

The batteries were made by LG. Three other units survived this fire. CoopersDad Jan 18 #2