Fire Erupts at California Battery Storage Plant, Evacuation Orders Issued

The plant is home to one of the most extensive battery storage systems in the world.
Fire Erupts at California Battery Storage Plant, Evacuation Orders Issued
Flames rise after a major fire erupted at the Moss Landing Power Plant, located about 77 miles south of San Francisco, Calif., on Jan.16, 2025, in a still from video. KSBW via AP
Katabella Roberts
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Evacuations are underway in Northern California after a major fire broke out on Thursday afternoon at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants.

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office issued evacuation orders shortly after 6:30 p.m., following the fire that erupted at the Moss Landing Power Plant about 3 p.m. The plant is located about 77 miles south of San Francisco.
Katabella Roberts
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Katabella Roberts is a news writer for The Epoch Times, focusing primarily on the United States, world, and business news.