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FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. � "Thousands" of fish carcasses have washed up in
Fredericktown, Missouri, downstream of a large lithium battery plant that
caught fire, multiple residents told 5 On Your Side Friday.

The fire happened Wednesday at Critical Mineral Recovery, a battery
recycling facility near the community. Multiple homes within a mile of the
facility were evacuated due to pollution and health concerns. Residents
were allowed back in their homes on Thursday.

5 On Your Side crews visited Village Creek on Friday after the fish kill
reports. A white substance that resembled foam was floating on the water's
surface in numerous areas.

The fish kill in Village Creek was confirmed by Missouri Department of
Natural Resources Division of Environmental Quality Information Officer
Brian Quinn. He said the investigation is being led by the Missouri
Department of Conservation, but testing results likely won't be available
until next week.

"The assumption is that the fish kill is from runoff from firefighting at
CMR, but even that is an assumption," Quinn said. "If it is linked to
that, we won't know until samples are back if it was actually chemical
exposure or lack of oxygen. The benefit from our perspective is the heavy
rains that went through and more rain that's forecast will, or at least
should, improve the situation as far as dilution. If there is a bright
spot in this, it's that."

Certain firefighting foams and retardants have previously been found to
contain "forever chemicals," or PFAS, which are linked to harmful effects
on humans and animals, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.
Potential impacts include groundwater, surface water, and potential
drinking water contamination.

5 On Your Side has attempted to reach out multiple times to Missouri
Department of Conservation officials in the region. We have not received a
response as of this article's publication.

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