Moss Landing, California

Moss Landing fire: Unusually high concentrations of toxic metals found in wetlands near California battery plant
Less than two weeks after a huge fire in Moss Landing at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants, scientists affiliated with San Jose State University have discovered unusually high levels of toxic metals in soils at Elkhorn Slough,
Santa Cruz County address concerns after Moss Landing battery plant fire
Santa Cruz County supervisors met to discuss potential toxin spread from the Moss Landing battery plant fire, with residents voicing health concerns and opposition to a new battery storage project.
Moss Landing fire may be death knell for another lithium battery plant on California coast
In the wake of the Moss Landing lithium battery plant fire, another coastal Calif. town tells Texas company to go away for good.
Heavy metal particles found by Moss Landing power plant fire
Research scientists with San Jose State University’s Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML) detected “unusually high concentrations of heavy-metal nanoparticles”
California investigating Moss Landing fire; proposes more battery plant safety
The California Public Utilities Commission announced on Monday that they have begun investigating the battery facility fire in Moss Landing that occurred on Jan. 16, 2025.
Fire at California's Moss Landing power plant prompts evacuation amid toxic smoke concerns
A fire broke out at a Central California power plant facility, forcing nearby residents to evacuate their homes on Thursday night, officials said.
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‘Extremely concerning’ heavy metals found near Moss Landing, independent testing underway
Researchers find heavy metals in sensitive habitat near Moss Landing battery fire site, a group of locals collect 125 samples ...
Moss Landing battery fire: Monterey County Board of Supervisors enacts emergency proclamation
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to enact a proclamation of local emergency related to the Vistra ...
Smoke and fire stop at Moss Landing battery facility; water testing expected soon
As of Saturday, the flames subsided, and the smoke had not been seen coming from the building on Sunday. Water testing is ...
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Incidents similar to Moss Landing battery fire are unlikely but stricter regulations proposed
Battery safety has come a long way since the construction of the 300 MW first phase of Vistra Energy’s Moss Landing Energy ...
Moss Landing Risks: What Could Happen in a Power Plant Fire?
Authorities are battling to contain a fire at a battery facility next to the Moss Landing Power Plant in California.
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Locals request total shutdown of Moss Landing as California Governor calls for investigation into battery storage fire
In an emergency meeting, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted to request Vistra Energy and PG&E cease operations at ...
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Soil Near Massive California Battery Fire Found Loaded With ‘Toxic’ Metals As Residents Report Headaches, Itchy Eyes
A group of researchers says they have found high concentrations of heavy metals in a California estuary near the site of a ...
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 ...