A battery plant fire in California started during a boom for energy storage
- A fire broke out at the Vistra Energy battery plant in Moss Landing, California, leading to the evacuation of 1,700 people and the closure of part of Highway 1 due to hazardous materials concerns.
- The fire, which started around 3 p.m. On Thursday, consumed approximately 40% of the building housing lithium-ion batteries and released a plume of toxic hydrogen fluoride, although air quality monitoring showed no reportable levels.
- Monterey County officials stated that evacuation orders would be lifted once advanced monitoring systems were in place, and so far, there have been no reported injuries related to the incident.
- Vistra Energy acknowledged the fire's impact on the local community, with officials calling it a 'worst-case scenario' and emphasizing the need for improved safety measures in battery systems.
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