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Rockville, Maryland-based freelance writer Mark Wright has been a contributing writer for the Self Storage Association for two decades, with regular articles in SSA Magazine, state newsletters, and other projects. Contact Mark at mark@wrightscontent.com

Lithium-ion Batteries Pose Hazards for Self Storage Facilities

Mark Wright posted on 6/9/2026 1:48:00 PM

The 1 a.m. fire at KeepSafe Storage in Hurricane, Utah, on January 28, 2026, burned five units. The culprit: a cellphone backup charging case powered by a lithium-ion battery (LiB).

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