Moss Landing battery fire: Newsom calls for investigation into massive blaze
Five days after a huge fire at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants in Moss Landing, Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for an investigation into the blaze, which has jolted California’s renewable energy industry.
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.
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.
Monterey County proclaims state of emergency due to Moss Landing battery facility fire
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution to proclaim a local state of emergency to address the various concerns surrounding the Vistra Energy battery power storage facility fire in Moss Landing that began last week.
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
Locals request total shutdown of Moss Landing as California Governor calls for investigation into battery storage fire
In an emergency meeting, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted to request Vistra Energy and PG&E cease operations at their Moss Landing battery energy storage facilities until a cause of last week's fire is determined.
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.
KSBW 8 answers most asked questions on Moss Landing battery facility fire
Over 300 people have submitted questions about the Moss Landing battery plant fire, focusing on air quality, wildlife and communication, or lack thereof, from local leaders.
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.
Monterey County declares state of emergency over California battery plant fire; questions remain
The fire at a Northern California lithium battery storage facility prompted a state of emergency in Monterey County and a special meeting Tuesday on the fire and ongoing response. Wilson Walker reports that while the fire has burned itself out,
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Fire out at Moss Landing battery plant, heat pockets persist; EPA concludes air monitoring
Fire is out at Moss Landing but questions persist as Monterey County Board of Supes call on all operations to remain offline ...
Residents report health issues after Moss Landing battery facility fire
Moss Landing residents experience health symptoms following a battery plant fire, despite no measurable hydrogen fluoride ...
Moss Landing battery fire: A ‘Three Mile Island’ for key renewable energy industry?
The dramatic fire at the the Vistra battery storage plant, one of the world’s largest, caused the evacuation of 1,200 people ...