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 Monday firefighters confirmed the fire was out.
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.
Lithium battery fire erupts in Moss Landing. Why are these fires so difficult to put out?
Experts have said that these types of fires will become more prevalent as the demand of electric vehicles and machinery continues to increase.
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.
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.
Highway 1 fully reopens after last week’s fire at Moss Landing battery storage facility
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
Highway 1 to reopen in Moss Landing after battery storage facility fire
Caltrans announced that Highway 1 will reopen to the public on Sunday at 5 p.m. California Highway Patrol will remain at the scene.
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.
Highway 1 Reopens Near Moss Landing Battery Depot Fire
By Thomas Hughes and Katy St. Clair 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,
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.
Highway 1 set to reopen following fire at Vistra Energy's Moss Landing facility
There were clearer skies over Moss Landing on Sunday, following the fire that broke out at the Vistra Energy Power Plant. On Thursday, the area was covered in smoke and flames. The fire erupted at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants about 20 miles north of Monterey.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...