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Los Angeles County firefighters are opposing the Prairie Song battery storage project in Acton due to safety concerns regarding energy storage systems near residential areas. In a cease-and-desist letter, Local 1014 highlighted risks associated with lithium-ion batteries, including thermal runaway and toxic gas release, urging fire officials to reject the proposal to protect both firefighters and local residents. The union has requested a formal response within five business days, emphasizing the importance of their position in the community's fight against the facility.