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Belgrade's fire chief warns that without proper regulations, large battery-energy-storage systems could ignite serious firefighting challenges in small towns.

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Fire chief urges caution as planning board considers battery storage rules

Belgrade’s fire chief briefed the planning board on firefighting, containment and environmental risks tied to large battery-energy-storage systems, and members discussed relying on NFPA 855 and developer-funded suppression, training and containment measures.

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August 10, 2026 at 11:26 PM

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8/13 St. John's Fire Department's Mike Hall: "It's been a long and challenging week but our crews are resilient."

Biggest challenge with Paddy's Pond fire: some areas aren't accessible by ground, forcing reliance on aerial support.
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August 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM