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		NickNameNick on July 31, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: 300 Megawatt Tesla battery catches fire The battery contains more than just lithium - It has to be able to sustain a redox reaction internally to do its job.

heavyset_go on July 31, 2021 [–]

Fires in lithium ion batteries break down cathode material and release O2 and other combustible gases, as well.

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