California, Moss Landing

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”
Moss Landing battery fire: Unusually high concentrations of toxic metals found in wetlands near plant
Nickel, cobalt and manganese, found in lithium-ion batteries, increased dramatically at Elkhorn Slough after the fire
Scientists link surge in heavy metals in soil to California lithium battery plant fire
Scientists have linked a lithium battery plant fire in California earlier this month to a surge in heavy metals found in nearby soil.
Officials waiting for Moss Landing Power Plant fire to burn out
One of the world’s biggest battery plants is located in a tiny harbor town perched halfway between Santa Cruz and Monterey. A fire ignited January 16
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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The Salinas Californian on MSN8d
Fire out at Moss Landing battery plant, heat pockets persist; EPA concludes air monitoring
Fire is out at Moss Landing but questions persist as Monterey County Board of Supes call on all operations to remain offline ...
KTVU13d
Moss Landing battery plant fire continues to burn, evacuations lifted
Evacuations lifted Friday evening The fire at Moss Landing Power Plant, one of the world's largest lithium battery storage facilities, started around 3 p.m. Thursday, sending plumes of black ...
KSBW The Central Coast10d
Smoke and fire stop at Moss Landing battery facility; water testing expected soon
The owner of the battery plant, Vistra, gave the following statement to KSBW 8 at the time of the fire: "There is an ongoing fire at our Moss Landing Power Plant site. Our top priority ...
The Salinas Californian7d
Moss Landing battery plant fire a ‘wake-up’ call for industry: Monterey supervisor
A lithium battery fire that erupted at a Moss Landing power plant continues to smolder and Monterey County residents are asking public officials and the facility's leaders what health risks ...
Mercury News13d
Crashes and Disasters
MOSS LANDING — A major fire at a lithium battery storage plant flared up again early Friday ... which are used to store electricity from solar power and other sources generated during the ...
KSBW The Central Coast13d
Watch: Time-lapse videos show Moss Landing battery plant fire
Time-lapse videos captured by KSBW’s live cams show the fire that began burning Thursday at the Vistra Power Plant in Moss Landing.The fire prompted evacuation orders in the area.
Los Angeles Daily News13d
Northern California lithium battery storage plant catches fire — and it’s not the first time
MOSS LANDING — A major fire at a lithium battery storage plant flared up again early Friday ... which are used to store electricity from solar power and other sources generated during the ...
Moss Landing Fire Fund established for financial aid to evacuees
The Community Foundation for Monterey County and Vistra have teamed up to establish a Moss Landing Fire Relief Fund. According to the Community Foundation for Monterey County, funds will go to ...