Panasonic Battery Fire Contained | Topeka News

At 2 AM, a battery fire erupted at Panasonic’s De Soto plant, triggering alarms and smoke—but thanks to a swift response from firefighters and the facility’s own sprinkler system, no one was injured. The blaze was confined to battery racks, equipment was cleared, and the day shift resumed with minimal disruption. This isn’t the first thermal event at the site—another evacuation occurred in May—but safety systems and quick action averted catastrophe once again. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/96b126370f392c36