Northern California lithium battery storage plant catches fire — and it’s not the first time
The blaze broke out late Thursday at the Monterey County plant that stores and sells power to Pacific Gas & Electric.
Smoke from fire at California lithium battery plant raises concerns about air quality
A fire at the world’s largest battery storage plant in Northern California smoldered Friday after sending plumes of toxic smoke into the atmosphere, leading to the evacuation of up to 1,500 people. The blaze also shook up the young battery storage industry.
Fire at one of world's largest lithium battery facilities in Northern California forces evacuations
A fire broke out at one of the world's largest lithium battery storage facilities in Monterey County, California, forcing evacuation orders and closing a portion of coastal Highway 1.The fire started at around 3 p.
Fire at California power plant nearly under control after lithium batteries ignited
A fire at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants forced more than 1,000 locals out of their homes, away from potentially toxic smoke. NBC News' Maya Eaglin reports on the conditions at Moss Landing Power Plant,
A battery plant fire in California started during a boom for energy storage
A fire at a one of the world’s largest battery plants in California contained tens of thousands of lithium batteries that store power from renewable energy sources
Evacuation order lifted after fire breaks out at battery storage facility in Central California
People living near a power plant in Central California were ordered to evacuate their homes Thursday night after a fire broke out at the facility, officials said.
Flare-up at massive Northern California lithium battery facility fire raises new concerns
A fire that broke out at one of the world's largest lithium battery storage facilities in Monterey County, California, Thursday flared up again Friday almost 24 hours after the incident began.
Evacuations ordered in Monterey County after fire at battery power plant in Moss Landing
Monterey County residents near a Moss Landing power plant were ordered to evacuate Thursday night after a fire broke out at the facility.
Vistra's battery storage facility goes up in flames, spurs evacuation orders
Vistra Corp's 3000-megawatt in Moss Landing, south of San Francisco — continues to be on fire as of Friday, a day after it went up in flames.
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.
Local emergency declared after Moss Landing Power Plant fire spurs evacuations in Monterey County
A plume of material released from the plant contained hydroflouride, a toxic gas, that is now being monitored by Monterey County.
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Fire at world’s largest battery facility is a clean energy setback
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Huge fire at Moss Landing battery plant spurs evacuations, road closures, sends out plumes of toxic smoke
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Lithium battery fire erupts in Moss Landing. Why are these fires so difficult to put out?
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Fire Breaks Out at a Huge Battery Site in California
The fire at the Moss Landing plant, which stores electricity for the power grid, was unrelated to wildfires in Los Angeles.
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 ...
Huge Northern California lithium battery fire called "Three-Mile Island" event for the emerging industry
The massive fire at one of the world's largest lithium battery storage plants in Northern California has shaken a local ...