A powerful explosion struck the Critical Mineral Recovery plant in Fredericktown, Missouri—one of the world’s largest lithium battery recycling facilities. Thick smoke forced local authorities to order evacuations and advise nearby residents to shelter indoors. Intense video footage captures the fireball erupting from the plant. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.
Sources:
- ABC7 Chicago: Lithium battery recycling plant explodes in Missouri; no injuries reported
- MSN: Dramatic video shows explosion at large battery-recycling plant in Missouri
- KRQE News 13: Video shows massive explosion rip through battery processing plant in Missouri
- KCUR – Kansas City Public Radio: Smoke plume from Missouri lithium-ion battery plant fire forces some locals to evacuate
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