‘Extremely disturbing’: High levels of heavy metals at Monterey estuary after lithium battery site fire
After a fire at a Monterey County battery storage facility, scientists say high levels of heavy metals were found at a nearby estuary, a home to endangered species.
'Terrifying': Monterey County declares emergency after massive lithium battery plant fire
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors declared a state of emergency following the massive blaze that has residents and officials concerned.
Monterey Co. battery plant fire raises air quality, toxic metal concerns as images capture aftermath
State regulators want more control over how battery storage facilities operate as SJSU researchers have found a large amount of heavy metals in the soil following the Moss Landing Power Plant fire.
Monterey County officials call Moss Landing lithium battery storage fire a ‘wake-up call’
A plume of material released from the plant contained hydroflouride, a toxic gas, that is now being monitored by Monterey County.
After Huge Monterey County Battery Fire, Locals Describe Headaches, Nausea and a Taste of Metal
A week after the fire at a Moss Landing energy storage facility, official tests so far haven’t shown toxins, but some experts worry the results aren’t giving the full picture.
Elevated levels of heavy metals found in Elkhorn Slough following Northern California lithium battery facility fire
Elevated concentrations of heavy metals have been detected at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve by scientists following a recent fire at Vistra Moss Landing Power Plant and Energy Storage Facility.
Scientists find heavy metal spike in Moss Landing soil post-battery facility fire
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Monterey County Battery Fire Linked to Surge of Heavy Metals in Nature Reserve’s Soil
Scientists at San José State University said Monday that after the huge fire this month, they found unusually high levels of nickel, manganese and cobalt in the Elkhorn Slough.
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Evacuation order lifted after fire breaks out at battery storage facility in Central California
People living near a power plant in Central California were ordered to evacuate their homes Thursday night after a fire broke ...
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County official calls huge Northern California lithium battery storage fire a "Three Mile Island" event for emerging industry
The massive fire at one of the world's largest lithium battery storage plants in Northern California has shaken a local ...
Monterey County unanimously approves state of emergency after Moss Landing fire
In a special meeting on Tuesday, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution to proclaim a ...
Sprinkler Failed in Monterey County, CA, Battery Storage Plant
Monterey's North County Fire Protection District Chief Joel Mendonza said the failure allowed the flames to spread inside the ...
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.
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Evacuations ordered in Monterey County after fire at battery power plant in Moss Landing
Monterey County residents near a Moss Landing power plant were ordered to evacuate Thursday night after a fire broke out at ...