Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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On September 23, 2025, firefighters in Boulder City, Nevada responded to a major incident at the Townsite Solar + Storage facility. When they arrived, one Tesla Megapack was already fully engulfed — and before long, a second pack ignited.
In this video, I break down what happened, how crews worked to contain the fire, and why the location of this facility made all the difference. With 114 Megapacks on site, losing two may not sound like much — but it’s a reminder of how challenging these fires are to control, and why spacing, water supply, and firefighter training are critical.
I also compare this fire to the massive Moss Landing incident, talk about why many battery storage fires never make the news, and explain why real-world conditions like wind can push these systems past their tested limits.
If you’re concerned about battery energy storage projects in your community, don’t miss my related video: Not All BESS Are Safe: Two Fires, Two Outcomes. youtu.be/nffthY0Rvj8
Training & Consulting: stachedtraining.com
On September 23, 2025, firefighters in Boulder City, Nevada responded to a major incident at the Townsite Solar + Storage facility. When they arrived, one Tesla Megapack was already fully engulfed — and before long, a second pack ignited.
In this video, I break down what happened, how crews worked to contain the fire, and why the location of this facility made all the difference. With 114 Megapacks on site, losing two may not sound like much — but it’s a reminder of how challenging these fires are to control, and why spacing, water supply, and firefighter training are critical.
I also compare this fire to the massive Moss Landing incident, talk about why many battery storage fires never make the news, and explain why real-world conditions like wind can push these systems past their tested limits.
If you’re concerned about battery energy storage projects in your community, don’t miss my related video: Not All BESS Are Safe: Two Fires, Two Outcomes. youtu.be/nffthY0Rvj8
