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The Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) has concluded its investigation into the June 17 fire at a Lineage cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, classifying the cause as undetermined.
Investigators confirmed that the weeklong fire originated on the roof, at or adjacent to a section of solar panels. The warehouse had 12,400 solar panels installed across the roof. The investigation did not identify discarded smoking materials, intentional devices, or other accidental ignition sources.
“Based on the evidence examined, investigators determined that an electrical event occurred within the area of origin. However, since the specific cause of that electrical event could not be conclusively established, the incident remains classified as having an undetermined cause,” LAFD said.
The investigation did not conclusively identify the solar panels or associated components as the cause, but could not rule them out.
Lineage has maintained that the fire began while contractors were working on solar panels and has filed a lawsuit against solar company Altus Power and technical infrastructure contractor Pearce Services.
Following the LAFD report, Lineage said: “Today’s report from the Los Angeles Fire Department validates what we have known all along: This was a solar fire.”
Los Palos Street Operating, a subsidiary of Altus Power, disputed that interpretation, stating: “Lineage, unfortunately, continues to misinform the public: its statement today is in direct conflict with the Los Angeles Fire Department’s finding that the cause of the incident is ‘undetermined.'”
Lineage is seeking permits to rebuild the facility. The Los Angeles City Council had previously voted to prevent reconstruction permits from being issued until the LAFD investigation was completed.
Cleanup of the warehouse was completed on September 5, including the removal of 89 million pounds of spoiled food and demolition of the fire-damaged structure.
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Source: cbsnews.com
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