Maddington Battery Fire

Maddington Battery Fire Information last updated: 25 August 2026  Background  On 12 April 2026, a fire involving lithium batteries occurred at the Li-ion Energy battery recycling facility at 5 Burwash Place, Maddington.  The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) declared a Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) incident and issued public health warnings in response to smoke