A fire broke out at the Aérospatiale Batteries company in Bourges on Thursday 23 June. The fire broke out in a 30 square meter room, in which powdered lithium was stored. A person was slightly injured, she is burned in the ankle.
The fire also generated significant toxic fumes. Firefighters had to evacuate buildings and offices. A total of five people were evacuated. Although the fire is now under control, the site is still ventilated in order to evacuate the smoke. Production will be slowed down for an indefinite period.