🔥 What happened
A lithium battery recycling facility (Li-ion Energy) in Maddington caught fire on Sunday, sending toxic smoke into surrounding suburbs.
The initial warning was issued Sunday afternoon, downgraded later that night, and lifted Monday morning.
⚠️ Why the alert was reissued
At 11:27am Wednesday, authorities reissued the toxic smoke alert after flare‑ups occurred.
Residual heat inside damaged lithium batteries caused renewed smoke, even though the main fire was out.
🏠 Areas affected
Smoke was blowing north‑east, affecting the area bounded by:
Kelvin Road
Westfield Street
Pitchford Avenue
Attfield Street
Residents in this zone were advised to stay indoors, keep doors and windows closed, and avoid exposure.
🚒 Emergency services update
By 1:30pm Wednesday, DFES confirmed no active fire, only smoke from battery flare‑ups.
Fire crews remained on site to manage hotspots.
👥 Injuries
A man in his 40s was taken to Fiona Stanley Hospital for smoke inhalation on Sunday.
Another man was treated at the scene.
🏭 About the facility
Li-ion Energy is located near Albany Highway and Burwash Place in Gosnells.
The facility recycles and reconditions lithium batteries, which can reignite due to trapped heat.