Monterey County, Moss Landing and battery power plant

Monterey County declares state of emergency over California battery plant fire; questions remain
The fire at a Northern California lithium battery storage facility prompted a state of emergency in Monterey County and a special meeting Tuesday on the fire and ongoing response. Wilson Walker reports that while the fire has burned itself out,
Monterey County unanimously approves state of emergency after Moss Landing fire
In a special meeting on Tuesday, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution to proclaim a local state of emergency to address the various concerns surrounding the Vistra Energy battery power storage facility fire in Moss Landing that began last week.
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 the facility.
Monterey County supervisors discuss Moss Landing battery plant fire
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Monterey County officials call Moss Landing lithium battery storage fire ‘wake-up call’
A plume of material released from the plant contained hydroflouride, a toxic gas, that is now being monitored by Monterey County.
Vistra battery plant in Monterey County catches fire, forces evacuations
The plant, described as the largest of its kind in the world, caught fire Thursday afternoon. County officials have ordered the evacuations of hundreds of residents.
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.
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 inside the Moss Landing Power Plant where thousands of lithium batteries store power from renewable energy.
‘Know Your Rights’: Salinas, Monterey County officials show united front for immigrants
Officials and stakeholders from agriculture, hospitality, education and more in Monterey County make appeal to "Know Your ...
Breaking: Teague Fire reported in Monterey County on Jan. 20
A new wildfire was reported today at 1:41 p.m. in Monterey County. Teague Fire has been burning on private land. At this time ...
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‘Best job of my life’: 3 Monterey County supervisors sworn in at first meeting of 2025
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Former Monterey County teacher sentenced for sexual assault of minors
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Freeze warning for Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio and Monterey County for Monday, according to the NWS
On Sunday at 1:31 p.m. the NWS San Francisco CA issued a freeze warning valid for Monday between 1 a.m. and 9 a.m.
As Allentown debates ‘welcoming city’ designation, Lehigh, Northampton fight ‘sanctuary county’ label
Lehigh and Northampton county officials dispute claims they are “sanctuary counties,” saying they fully cooperate with state ...
Monterey County unanimously approves state of emergency for Moss Landing fire
Monterey County supervisors hold a special meeting to address the Moss Landing battery plant fire and consider declaring a ...
Monterey Co. power plant still smoking, officials say air quality not a risk to residents
A fire at one of the world's largest battery storage facilities continued smoking Saturday in Moss Landing but Monterey ...