A significant fire involving lithium-ion batteries broke out at the Metropolitan Water District facility in La Verne, leading to evacuation orders for nearby neighborhoods and schools. The fire prompted a shelter-in-place directive for schools in the area as a precautionary measure. Local authorities have reported at least one injury related to the incident, and Hazmat teams have been deployed to address the situation. Evacuation orders are expected to remain in effect overnight while the fire is contained and safety assessments are conducted. Some evacuation orders have since been lifted, but precautionary measures continue as firefighters work to ensure the site is secure.