Jan 26, 2025 · When a massive fire erupted at one of the world's largest lithium-ion battery storage facilities in Monterey County, it didn't just send a toxic plume of smoke over nearby communities — it cast ...

1 day ago · The electricity to charge the lithium-ion batteries at the Borealis plant would come from the substation, which is part of the state grid overseen by the nonprofit California Independent System ...

Jan 18, 2025 · 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.

Jan 24, 2025 · A state of emergency has been declared in Monterey County on California's scenic Central Coast over a major fire at a battery plant. The Monterey County Board of Supervisors ratified the...

Jan 26, 2025 · Read more: Lithium-ion batteries causing fires, dangers on California freeways, sparking calls for safety improvements Still, many residents remain on edge about potential long-term impacts on the ...

Jan 17, 2025 · 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...

Jan 22, 2025 · 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. The emergency declaration came...

Jan 22, 2025 · The massive fire at one of the world's largest lithium battery storage plants in Northern California has shaken a local community worried about possible long-term impacts and brought scrutiny...

Jan 17, 2025 · A fire at Vistra Energy's Moss Landing battery storage facility in California destroyed thousands of lithium batteries – and a significant amount of the state's clean energy storage capacity

Nov 28, 2023 · SACRAMENTO – Lithium Valley is on track to become one of the world’s largest sources of lithium, positioning California to be a global hub for battery production and a leader in securing a clean energy future.