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.
Northern California lithium battery storage plant catches fire — and it’s not the first time
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.
Fire at one of the world's largest battery plants in Northern 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.
Huge Northern California lithium battery storage 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.
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
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.
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.
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,
Northern California forecast: Patchy morning fog
Areas of patchy dense fog are present Saturday morning, but should lift by late morning leaving us with a sunny and mild ...
Smoke from fire at California lithium battery plant raises concerns about air quality
A major fire burning at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants in Northern California is sending up flames of toxic smoke.
Mountain lion sightings in Northern California prompt safety warning, road closures
A public safety warning has been issued after reports of mountain lion sightings in Northern California, according to the ...
Jimmy Carter and the sad saga of a 9-ton Northern California peanut
Former President Jimmy Carter once was offered a gift from Northern California: a 9-ton peanut carved from a redwood tree.
Northern California forecast: Diminishing winds
Winds will diminish throughout the day with sunny skies and above normal afternoon high temperatures, the morning lows on the ...
Why Northern and Southern California face drastically different wildfire risks right now
As fire crews battle major blazes in the Los Angeles area, Northern California remains largely free of wildfire risk thanks ...
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Northern California woman allegedly smothered son to death at California RV park. He may have been dead for days
The boy was found dead inside his mother’s trailer at Lovey’s Landing RV Park north of Meridian after the trailer park’s ...
Can this state be saved? Why California is so ... different
California is typically ranked as the second most expensive state to live in, after Hawaii, with costs averaging around 30% ...