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
Santa Cruz County address concerns after Moss Landing battery plant fire
Santa Cruz County address concerns after Moss Landing battery plant fire
Moss Landing battery plant fire a ‘wake-up’ call for industry: Monterey supervisor
Monterey County officials and Vistra Energy executives give press conference as the largest battery fire ever continues to smolder in Moss Landing.
Monterey County declares state of emergency over Moss Landing lithium battery plant fire
Monterey County supervisors on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in response to last week's major fire at the Vistra lithium battery plant in Moss Landing.
Evacuations ordered in California after fire at battery power plant in Moss Landing
Residents living near a power plant in Central California were ordered to evacuate Thursday night after a fire broke out at the facility.
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”
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Can California’s battery storage industry survive Moss Landing fire? It better | Opinion
The fire confirmed the worst fears of a Central Coast community where a new battery farm is planned, writes SLO.
Moss Landing under evacuation orders after battery power plant catches fire
A temporary evacuation point has been set up at Castroville Recreation Center. Follow here for the latest updates.
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
California investigating Moss Landing fire; proposes more battery plant safety
The California Public Utilities Commission announced on Monday that they have begun investigating the battery facility fire in Moss Landing that occurred on Jan. 16, 2025.
Heavy metals found in California slough after battery storage plant fire
Elevated concentrations of heavy metals have been detected at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve by scientists from San Jose State University.
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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 ...
Vistra responds to heavy metal spike in Moss Landing soil post-battery facility fire
Vistra responds to San Jose State's finding of a heavy metal spike in soils near their Moss Landing battery storage facility.
‘Horrifying’ fire at California lithium battery plant sparks calls for new clean energy rules
When a massive fire erupted at one of the world's largest lithium-ion battery storage facilities in Monterey County, it ...
SLO County legislator pushes battery plant safety bill. Could it kill Morro Bay project?
The bill comes after a major fire at the Moss Landing Power Plant forced evacuations and road closures last week.