Battery fire at New York solar farm prompts shelter-in-place order amid toxicity concerns

Fire broke out at solar farm in upstate New York, causing significant damage and smoke emissions
Residents near facility initially advised to shelter-in-place due to potential health risks from smoke
State officials deployed to assist local authorities in responding to ongoing blaze
Fire likely to burn for days as batteries are allowed to burn out on their own
Investigators yet to determine exact cause of fire at solar farm near Canadian border