Officials waiting for Moss Landing Power Plant fire to burn out
One of the world’s biggest battery plants is located in a tiny harbor town perched halfway between Santa Cruz and Monterey. A fire ignited January 16 inside the Moss Landing Power Plant where thousands of lithium batteries store power from renewable energy.
Moss Landing fire may be death knell for another lithium battery plant on California coast
In the wake of the Moss Landing lithium battery plant fire, another coastal Calif. town tells Texas company to go away for good.
Moss Landing Risks: What Could Happen in a Power Plant Fire?
Authorities are battling to contain a fire at a battery facility next to the Moss Landing Power Plant in California.
Worst-case scenario: County official calls for ‘independent investigation’ of Moss Landing battery fire
Supervisor Glenn Church and State Assemblymember Dawn Addis are. calling for the Vistra Moss Landing Battery Energy Storage facility in Moss Landing to stay offline until officials
Why a battery storage plant facility was built in Moss Landing
After the Vistra-owned Moss Landing battery facility caught on fire Thursday night, many community members are questioning several factors about the facility. Mainly,why it was constructed in the first place.
Evacuations ordered in California after fire at battery power plant in Moss Landing
Residents living near a power plant in Central California were ordered to evacuate Thursday night after a fire broke out at the facility.
Update: Evacuation orders lifted for Moss Landing Power Plant Fire
A temporary evacuation point has been set up at Castroville Recreation Center. Follow here for the latest updates.
Evacuations order lifted, Highway 1 remains closed as fire at Moss Landing battery plant continues
Then in September 2022, a fire broke out at the PG&E Elkhorn Battery plant. Police closed Highway 1 for 12 hours. An investigation found it was caused by an improperly installed vent shield on one of the 256 units, which allowed rainwater to get in and short out the batteries. There were no injuries to firefighters, PG&E employees or the public.
Questions about impact of Moss Landing lithium battery facility fire linger
Ryan Yamamoto reports on lingering concerns about the environmental impact of the fire at the Moss Landing Vistra Power Plant.
Hwy 1 reopens near Moss Landing after battery plant fire
U.S. Highway 1 near Moss Landing fully reopened at 5 p.m. Sunday following a closure due to a fire at one of the world's largest battery storage facilities this week, according to Monterey County.
Smoke and fire stop at Moss Landing battery facility; water testing expected soon
As of Saturday, the flames subsided, and the smoke had not been seen coming from the building on Sunday. Water testing is ...
People Told to Stay Inside As Fire Rages at Moss County Power Plant
A fire broke out at one of the world's largest battery storage plants in California's Monterey County on Thursday.
Evacuations lifted near Moss Landing battery plant after flare-up earlier Friday
MOSS LANDING — Highway 1 was closed and evacuations were ordered in the community of Moss Landing and the Elkhorn Slough area ...
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Moss Landing battery fire: A ‘Three Mile Island’ for key renewable energy industry?
The dramatic fire at the Vistra battery storage plant caused the evacuation of 1,200 people in Northern Monterey County, ...
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World's biggest lithium-ion battery facility catches fire sparking fear
A extremely big lithium-ion battery facility in California has caught fire, resulting the plant and the surrounding area to ...
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Monterey Co. power plant still smoking, officials say air quality not a risk to residents
A fire at one of the world's largest battery storage facilities continued smoking Saturday in Moss Landing but Monterey ...
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