Energy storage plant caught fire

What happened at a battery storage plant in Northern California?

A major fire at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants in Northern California sent up flames of toxic smoke. The fire that started Thursday and was largely put out by Friday led to the evacuation of 1,700 people. A major fire erupted Thursday in Northern California at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants.

What happened at the world's largest battery storage plant?

(KSBW via AP) SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — 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.

What happened at the Vistra Energy battery plant in Moss Landing?

The blaze also shook up the young battery storage industry. The fire at the Vistra Energy lithium battery plant in Moss Landing generated huge flames and significant amounts of smoke Thursday but had diminished significantly by Friday, Fire Chief Joel Mendoza of the North County Fire Protection District of Monterey County said.

What happened at Moss Landing energy storage facility?

The fire started the afternoon of 16 January, burning through a concrete building full of lithium batteries at the Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility in Monterey county, California. Other buildings on the site, including more battery storage facilities and a natural gas plant, were not affected.

Is Moss Landing power plant fire affecting battery safety?

The latest fire at Moss Landing Power plant is raising concerns about battery safety. This article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Review ’s weekly climate newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here.

Why did Monterey County evict Vistra from Moss Landing power plant?

Monterey County officials ordered evacuations after Vistra’s battery facility at the Moss Landing Power Plant caught fire Thursday. Monterey County authorities issued evacuation orders Thursday night after a fire broke out at a battery storage facility along the Central Coast that the company claims is the largest in the world.