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.
Fire at world’s largest battery storage plant is 'wake-up call for industry'
San Francisco – 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.
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.
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
Fire at California power plant nearly under control after lithium batteries ignited
A fire at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants forced more than 1,000 locals out of their homes, away from potentially toxic smoke. NBC News' Maya Eaglin reports on the conditions at Moss Landing Power Plant,
Fire at One of World’s Largest Battery Plants Prompts Evacuations in California
Battery fires can spread fast and are difficult to put out. Water and fire extinguishers can’t always contain the flames, according to fire experts. The best way to deal with ba
What to know about the hostages and cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas set to begin Sunday
Israel and Hamas finalize a historic cease-fire and hostage deal set to begin Sunday. The agreement includes phased releases, ...
After the Eaton Fire, these Altadena residents return — with despair and hope — to homes in ruins
A mom and daughter, a cat-loving stage prop designer and a “Forest”-dwelling contractor are among the few who’ve gotten back ...
Sheriff's Dept. closes Altadena station after OSHA complaint about Eaton fire contaminants
Citing airborne contaminants and a lack of running water, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department shut down the Altadena ...
Los Angeles Fire Chief Faces Calls for Resignation
As a disastrous fire continues to burn on the city’s west side, some are calling Chief Kristin Crowley to account: Why wasn’t ...
Residents ordered to evacuate after fire breaks out at a power plant in Central California
People living near a power plant in Central California were ordered to evacuate their homes Thursday night after a fire broke ...
How did a cluster of homes near the Eaton fire's ignition point emerge unscathed?
A neighborhood where the deadly Eaton fire began was mostly spared from the devastation in surrounding Altadena, with the ...
California is years behind in implementing a law to make homes more fire resistant
California is years behind in implementing a 2020 law aiming to make it harder for homes to burn during a wildfire.
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Fire at world’s largest battery facility is a clean energy setback
A fire at Vistra Energy's Moss Landing battery storage facility in California destroyed thousands of lithium batteries – and ...
Israel’s Cabinet approves deal for Gaza cease-fire and the release of dozens of hostages
Israel’s security Cabinet recommended approval of the Gaza cease-fire. The deal would pause the war with Hamas and release ...