Battery Storage Fire and Fume Release at Two Warwick, New York Sites
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Provisional entry. Published from first reports. This entry is rechecked automatically and updated when more sources appear. Next update: 11 September 2026.
Two lithium-ion battery energy storage sites in Warwick, New York experienced separate incidents within about 24 hours of each other during a storm. A fire broke out at a storage site on County Route 1 that burned for several days, while a second site on Church Street Extension emitted fumes that worried nearby residents. Hazmat crews carried out around 20 hours of air metering over three days and reported no elevated levels of battery-related chemicals. The school district also tested surfaces in buses and classrooms and found no harmful residue. Batteries at the Church Street site were packaged and removed for disposal, while the batteries at the County Route 1 site were left in place after cooling to assist investigation. Convergent Energy and Power, the integrator, and Powin, the battery manufacturer, said they had staff on site working with local fire officials to determine the cause.
A large storm affected both sites around the time of the failures. Both sites used a newly deployed battery system model that had been in service for only a short period before the incident.
- New battery storage system models should undergo enhanced monitoring and inspection during the early months of operation.
- Storm events occurring near newly commissioned battery assets warrant heightened operational vigilance and rapid response protocols.
- Independent air quality and surface testing following a battery fire or fume event helps reassure communities and should be a standard part of incident response.
Published 2026-09-11. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.