Battery storage plant catches fire in California, forcing state’s latest evacuations: ‘This is a disaster’
A massive blaze erupted at one of the world’s largest lithium battery storage facilities in wildfire-ravaged California, forcing some 1,500 residents to evacuate their homes as toxic smoke filled the air.
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.
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
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.
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,
Evacuations lifted as massive Northern California lithium battery facility fire continues to burn
Authorities in Monterey County, California lifted all evacuations Friday night, one day after a fire broke out at one of the world's largest lithium battery storage facilities.
California battery plant catches fire
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Oregon state fire marshal blasts claim firefighters turned away in LA: 'This is false'
The Oregon state fire marshal on Sunday rejected misinformation saying firefighters were turned away in LA because of ...
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California firefighters battle 'hurricane of fire,' a horror Florida can only imagine
California Gov. Gavin Newsome has declared a state of emergency as the wildfires threaten much of southern California. Live updates: 'Hurricane of fire' driving thousands to flee in California; at ...
No, California did not reject or delay out-of-state fire trucks for emissions tests
Fire trucks traveling from Oregon and other states to help fight the California wildfires were stopped for routine 15-minute ...
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It's deadly and undetectable without the right tool: State Fire Marshal explains danger of carbon monoxide
Keeping your home warm is top-of-mind for many as temperatures hang low, but the State Fire Marshal is urging you to remember ...
Oregon state fire marshal dispels rumors of firetrucks failing emissions tests in Sacramento
The Oregon state fire marshal took to social media this week to dispel rumors circulating online about its firefighters being ...
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State Farm will offer insurance renewals to fire-affected homeowners in LA area
State Farm announced it will offer policy renewals to homeowners impacted by the wildfires that erupted in the Los Angeles ...
No, California Didn't Turn Away Fire Trucks From Oregon Over Smog Certification
According to Oregon and California’s fire departments, trucks were stopped in Davis, California, just outside Sacramento, for ...
California wildfire live updates: Highest-level fire alert as Santa Ana winds gather pace
Southern California is braced for "extremely critical fire conditions" caused by a new period of Santa Ana winds of up to 50 ...