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.
Battery plant fire on California's Central Coast reignites Friday afternoon
The fire started at the Vistra Energy battery plant in Moss Landing, roughly 80 miles south of San Francisco. On Thursday, the fire caused 1,700 people to evacuate, closed part of Highway 1, and generated huge flames and significant amounts of smoke. The cause is under investigation.
Fire Erupts at Lithium Battery Plant in California
Hundreds of people were ordered to evacuate early Jan. 17 after a major fire erupted at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants.
Fire at huge Northern California lithium battery facility 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.
One of world's largest lithium battery plants ablaze in Moss Landing
One of the world’s largest lithium battery plants went up in flames on Thursday, prompting evacuations and warnings to stay inside in Monterey County.
Fire at One of the World's Largest Battery Plants in California Forces Evacuations
A major fire burning at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants in Northern California is sending up flames of toxic smoke
Flare-up at massive Moss Landing 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.
A huge fire broke out at one of the world's largest battery storage plants
A fire broke out at California's Moss Landing Power Plant on Thursday, with authorities urging nearby residents to evacuate.
Huge Northern California lithium battery storage fire called "Three Mile Island" event for the emerging industry
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Worst-case scenerio: County official calls for ‘independent investigation’ of Moss Landing battery fire
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Energy Department approves $1 billion loan to Rhyolite Ridge
The loan will fund construction of a state-of-the-art on-site processing facility for the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project, which is aiming to begin production in 2028.