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In Sutter County, a recent fire incident has drawn significant attention. On Sunday evening, two train cars carrying lithium-ion batteries caught fire near the intersection of Highway 70 and 10th Street in Marysville. While the flames were contained to the two cars, the exact cause of the fire is still under investigation.

There were no reported injuries, but the fire had a notable impact on the area, with Live Oak Boulevard closed between Highway 99 and Eager Road for much of the day due to emergency response efforts.

The cause of the fire remains undetermined, but initial analyses suggest that it may be related to the lithium-ion batteries in the cargo.

According to the California Office of Emergency Services Hazmat team, the train cars were listed as carrying 72 pounds of lithium-ion batteries, along with other items like lighters, hair care products, and computer hardware. Firefighters took immediate action, containing the flames and extinguishing the fire with 40,000 gallons of water.

Sutter County Fire Battalion Chief Richard Epperson noted that had the fire involved larger lithium-ion batteries, such as those used in Teslas, the situation could have been more severe.

Large lithium-ion batteries require significant measures, potentially including crane operations to remove surrounding trees and allowing the fire to burn for an extended period. In contrast, the quantity of lithium-ion batteries involved in this incident was relatively small, and the fire did not persist as long.

The financial damage from the fire has not yet been disclosed, but given the involvement of hazardous materials, the losses are expected to be substantial.

To prevent similar incidents in the future, government agencies and emergency management teams are expected to enhance their inspection and handling procedures for train cargo to ensure public safety.

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