Chances of another fire sparking at Moss Landing power plant draw concerns
Almost a week since the Vistra battery fire broke out, the County of Monterey had updates on the power plant's status and community concerns.
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.
Residents near Moss Landing fire return home after officials lift evacuation order
A county hotline has also been established for residents to call officials with any questions about the air quality and best practices for keeping safe.
Battery plant fire: Highway 1 reopens in Moss Landing
A county hotline has also been established for residents to call officials with any questions about the air quality and best practices for keeping safe.
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.
Moss Landing lithium battery facility fire continues to burn, evacuations lifted
Authorities in Monterey County, California lifted all evacuations Friday night, one day after a fire broke out at one of the world's largest lithium battery storage facilities.
Monterey County officials call Moss Landing lithium battery storage fire a 'wake-up call'
A plume of material released from the plant contained hydroflouride, a toxic gas, that is now being monitored by Monterey County.
Moss Landing battery fire sparks calls to improve safety, ‘accountability’ for industry
The site’s fourth blaze in five years destroyed most of a 300-MW battery array owned by Vistra Energy and should serve as a “wake-up call” for the industry, local officials said.
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
Moss Landing Power Plant Fire: Latest fire comes after previous malfunctions
Thursday’s fire at the Vistra Power Plant in Moss Landing is just the latest problem to plague the facility in recent years.
EPA crews arrive at scene of Moss Landing battery plant fire
Evacuees are heading home as the Moss Landing fire smolders on. Officials lifted evacuation orders after air quality sensors found no risk to residents. KRON4's Jack Molmud reports. Read more here:
Monterey County unanimously approves state of emergency after Moss Landing fire
In a special meeting on Tuesday, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution to proclaim a ...
Fire out at Moss Landing battery storage facility; investigation begins
A fire that started Thursday at the world's largest battery energy storage facility in Moss Landing is no longer burning. On ...
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Massive Moss Landing battery “still smoking” as authorities probe cause of devastating fire
The world’s third-largest battery, the Moss Landing BESS in California, is still smoking after a fire that destroyed 80% of ...