SAN MARCOS — A battery energy storage unit caught fire early in a shopping center parking lot early Wednesday morning, causing the temporary closure of several businesses.
The San Marcos Fire Department responded to the fire at the Creekside Marketplace along San Marcos Boulevard around 3 a.m. The blaze began in a battery energy storage unit that powers Tesla electric vehicle chargers in the parking lot.
While the fire was controlled within an hour and limited to the battery unit enclosure, crews are remaining on scene to monitor for any additional issues until it can be fully decommissioned, the city said.
No injuries or further property damage were reported.
As a precaution, around half of the parking lot and several businesses have been closed, including Best Buy, Finely Home, Discovery Valley Animal Hospital, Leslie Pool Supply, Crate and Barrel Outlet, Total Wine & More, Urbane Cafe, CAVA, and Shabu-Works.
