Fire at California lithium battery plant raises concerns about air quality
A fire at the world’s largest battery storage plant in Northern California is smoldering after sending plumes of toxic smoke into the atmosphere.
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.
Evacuations lifted as massive Northern California lithium battery facility fire continues to burn
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.
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.
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,
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 community worried about possible long-term impacts and brought scrutiny to the emerging industry's safety practices.
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.
Battery storage plant catches fire in California, forcing state’s latest evacuations: ‘This is a disaster’
A massive blaze erupted at one of the world’s largest lithium battery storage facilities in wildfire-ravaged California, forcing some 1,500 residents to evacuate their homes as toxic smoke filled the air.
Massive fire at US' Northern California lithium battery facility continues to burn
Officials estimated that about 40% of the battery storage building had burned by late Thursday night. Chief Joel Mendoza of the North County Fire Protection District said the fire had slowed significantly by Friday morning, burning at just 1% to 5% of the intensity seen the night before, CBS News reported.
World's largest battery plant on fire in Central California
Monterey County officials ordered evacuations after Vistra's battery facility at the Moss Landing Power Plant caught fire Thursday.
Evacuations lifted for more than 1,000 after fire erupts in California battery storage plant
Evacuations were lifted Friday night for people near an ongoing fire that erupted Thursday at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants in the northern half of California. Video circulating on social media showed smoke and flames erupting from the Moss Landing Power Plant on Thursday night in the Monterey County community of Moss Landing,
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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, ...
Burning Teslas in LA add to toxic mix hindering California wildfire cleanup
Lithium batteries from Tesla Inc., along with those from other carmakers, have added to the mix of toxic materials requiring ...
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World’s Largest Lithium Battery Plant On Fire, Toxic Fumes Rise To Atmosphere As Officials Wait For Inferno To Die – WATCH
Fire crews are waiting for the flames to die out as lithium-ion batteries are tough to put out, as the flames continue to ...
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.
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 ...