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.
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.
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: <a
Researchers monitor sea otters after Moss Landing battery plant fire
UC Santa Cruz researchers are monitoring sea otters at Elkhorn Slough for potential impacts from the Moss Landing battery plant fire.
See the moments Moss Landing battery plant fire erupts
KSBW 8 reporter Felix Cortez was reporting live when the flames started billowing from the roof of the battery plant.
Evacuation orders issued, crews respond to fire at Moss Landing battery facility
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has issued evacuation orders after Fire crews responded to a fire on Thursday at the Moss Landing Power Plant.
County of Monterey holding environmental update on Moss Landing battery facility fire
Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency struggled to answer straightforward questions about science. At his confirmation hearing on Thursday, former Rep. Lee Zeldin faced scrutiny of his limited environmental experience.
Worst-case scenerio: 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
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A county hotline has also been established for residents to call officials with any questions about the air quality and best ...
Evacuation orders issued due to fire at Vistra Energy's Moss Landing facility
Highway 1 is closed in both directions Thursday night in Moss Landing, where crews are fighting a fire at a battery facility ...
Monterey County officials call Moss Landing lithium battery storage fire ‘wake-up call’
A plume of material released from the plant contained hydroflouride, a toxic gas, that is now being monitored by Monterey ...
Environmental concerns still loom over Northern California lithium battery facility fire
As the fire lithium battery storage facility that led to evacuations in Moss Landing last week continues to smolder days ...