South Orange County residents and elected officials representing the region are raising wildfire concerns about a proposed battery storage facility that could get built on the northern edge of San Juan Capistrano.

Residents and elected officials railed against the proposal last week at a California Energy Commission meeting that lasted over 10 hours — while dozens of speakers emphasized concerns of wildfire risks for the facility planned near homes and schools.

The project applicant, Compass Energy Storage, has submitted an application to the California Energy Commission, asking to construct a battery storage facility on land currently owned by Saddleback Church near the city’s border with Laguna Niguel.

Representatives speaking on behalf of Compass Energy at Thursday’s meeting said tha

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