Moss Landing Risks: What Could Happen in a Power Plant Fire?
Authorities are battling to contain a fire at a battery facility next to the Moss Landing Power Plant in California.
Update: Evacuation orders lifted for Moss Landing Power Plant Fire
Second press conference will not be live streamed A second press conference will be held at 2:45 p.m. near the current fire incident command center, according to county officials.
Evacuation orders issued for Moss Landing Battery Plant fire; residents asked to close all entry points
A fire was confirmed at the Vistra Power Plant in Moss Landing on Thursday, forcing evacuations and closing roads in the area. The fire was reported shortly after 3 p.m. The building was evacuated when the fire started.
Heavy metal particles found by Moss Landing power plant fire
Research scientists with San Jose State University’s Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML) detected “unusually high concentrations of heavy-metal nanoparticles”
Moss Landing battery fire: Unusually high concentrations of toxic metals found in wetlands near plant
Nickel, cobalt and manganese, found in lithium-ion batteries, increased dramatically at Elkhorn Slough after the fire
In the aftermath of the Moss Landing Power Plant fire, the community rallies and the county responds
The Monterey Board of Supervisors unanimously passed the adoption of a resolution to ratify the Proclamation of Local Emergency.
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
‘Extremely concerning’ heavy metals found near Moss Landing, independent testing underway
Researchers find heavy metals in sensitive habitat near Moss Landing battery fire site, a group of locals collect 125 samples for independent testing.
Researchers looking into impacts of fire at Moss Landing lithium battery plant
Brian Hackney reports on the environmental impacts of the fire that happened at a Northern California lithium battery plant. Website: YouTube: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter:
Heavy metals found after Moss Landing battery plant fire; state regulators want more safety controls
State regulators want more control over how battery storage facilities operate as SJSU researchers have found a large amount of heavy metals in the soil following the Moss Landing Power Plant fire.
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Fire out at Moss Landing battery plant, heat pockets persist; EPA concludes air monitoring
Fire is out at Moss Landing but questions persist as Monterey County Board of Supes call on all operations to remain offline ...
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Evacuations lifted near Moss Landing battery plant after flare-up earlier Friday
“The power grid remains stable,” ISO spokesperson ... The facility is located on the site of a now-shuttered 1950s-era PG&E Moss Landing natural gas plant visible for its huge smokestacks ...
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Fire at Central California power plant prompts evacuations, shut down of Highway 1
Monterey County sent out an emergency alert system warning Thursday evening to say the North County Fire Department is responding to a fire at the Moss Landing Power Plant in Central California ...
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Crashes and Disasters
“The power grid remains stable,” ISO spokesperson ... The facility is located on the site of a now-shuttered 1950s-era PG&E Moss Landing natural gas plant visible for its huge smokestacks ...
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How winds will impact Moss Landing power plant fire
THIS COULD SPREAD THOUGH. SO ANYWHERE AROUND THE CENTRAL COAST, ESPECIALLY MOSS LANDING NORTH, THOSE ARE THE AREAS THAT ARE GOING TO BE THE MOST CONCERNED FOR THOSE WINDS. YOU CAN SEE THOSE WINDS ...
Opinion
California’s carbon crusade faces resistance due to its real world impact
With battery-powered cars, windmills, and solar farms California hopes to shrink its carbon footprint to nothing. But some see a downside.
California utilities commission proposes new standards for battery storage facilities
In the wake of a spate of fires at battery storage facilities across the state, the California Public Utilities Commission ...
Morro Bay moves to block new battery plants after fire. ‘We shouldn’t have to live in fear’
The Morro Bay City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to pause the city’s ability to process new battery plant development ...