Evacuations lifted as massive Northern California lithium battery facility fire continues to burn
A fire broke out at one of the world's largest lithium battery storage facilities in Monterey County, California, forcing evacuation orders and closing a portion of coastal Highway 1.
Battery plant fire forces hundreds to evacuate in Northern California
Hundreds of people have been ordered to evacuate due to a major fire at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants in Northern California.
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.
Fire at one of the world's largest battery plants in Northern California forces evacuations
A major fire burning at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants in Northern California is sending up flames of toxic smoke.
Huge Northern California lithium battery storage fire called "Three Mile Island" event for the emerging industry
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 to the emerging industry's safety practices.
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
World's largest battery plant on fire in Central California
Monterey County officials ordered evacuations after Vistra's battery facility at the Moss Landing Power Plant caught fire Thursday.
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,
Dense fog advisory affecting Northern California until Saturday midday, says the NWS
On Saturday at 5:07 a.m. the NWS Hanford CA issued a dense fog advisory. The advisory is for Merced - Madera - Mendota, ...
Northern California forecast: Patchy morning fog
Areas of patchy dense fog are present Saturday morning, but should lift by late morning leaving us with a sunny and mild ...
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Fire at One of World's Largest Battery Plants in California Forces Evacuations
Massive fire at California battery plant prompts evacuations and raises concerns about renewable energy storage.
UPDATE: Beach hazards statement affecting Northern California from Saturday to Monday, according to the NWS
On Friday at 10:46 a.m. the NWS Eureka CA issued an updated beach hazards statement valid from Saturday 4 p.m. until Monday 4 ...
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7 “Hidden Gems” in Northern California We’ve Always Known About but Can’t Stop Visiting
These seven hidden gems in Northern California are perfect for your next adventure. Add them to your bucket list.
Mountain lion sightings in Northern California prompt safety warning, road closures
A public safety warning has been issued after reports of mountain lion sightings in Northern California, according to the ...
Jimmy Carter and the sad saga of a 9-ton Northern California peanut
Former President Jimmy Carter once was offered a gift from Northern California: a 9-ton peanut carved from a redwood tree.
Northern California forecast: Frosty Thursday morning before temperatures warm up
The Thursday morning commute in Northern California will be chilly before temperatures warm up later in the day.
Northern California police search for missing woman who left tattoo shop
The Lodi Police Department is asking for the public’s help to find a woman who was reported missing after leaving a local ...