>>22367588, >>22367609, >>22367633

MAJOR

The destruction of Moss Plant lithium battery storage destabilizes California's renewable energy power grid and cost billions to rebuild. This could mark the beginning of the end of the Green New Deal scam.

"This fire is burning in the battery storage area, it brings a whole new dimension because it is burning lithium ion batteries…"

https://www.ksbw.com/article/fire-moss-landing-battery-plant-hazmat-california/63448902

Evacuation orders issued for Moss Landing Battery Plant fire; residents asked to close all entry points

The owner of the battery plant Vistra gave the following statement to KSBW 8:

"There is an ongoing fire at our Moss Landing Power Plant site. Our top priority is the safety of the community and our personnel, and Vistra deeply appreciates the continued assistance of our local emergency responders.

https://www.ksbw.com/article/fire-moss-landing-battery-plant-hazmat-california/63448902

>>22367888

@Spark67145Cindy

🚨 🔥 💥 URGENT: Shelter-in-Place advisor and Evacuation Orders for Moss Landing Residents(with further updates this may be extended)

📍 Vista Power Plant in Moss Landing, CA.

A fire has broken out at the Moss Landing Power Plant's lithium battery storage facility in California. Residents in the area are urged to shelter in place immediately and follow these safety precautions:

1. Seal all doors and windows: Use tape or damp towels to cover any gaps and prevent smoke from entering your home.

2. Turn off ventilation systems: Disable fans, heaters, and air conditioners to avoid drawing in outside air.

3. Stay informed: Monitor local news and official channels for updates on the situation.

This is at least the fourth incident involving the battery systems at the Moss Landing facility. Previous incidents include:

•September 4, 2021: Overheated battery packs caused an emergency shutdown.

•September 20, 2022: A Tesla Megapack fire prompted a shelter-in-place advisory and the temporary closure of Highway 1.

While lithium-ion batteries are essential for transitioning to sustainable energy solutions, these incidents highlight the safety challenges of large-scale energy storage systems. Fires involving lithium-ion batteries can release toxic chemicals, posing serious health and environmental risks.

Authorities are actively managing the situation, but the fire is expected to burn through the night. Your safety is the top priority. Please adhere to the shelter-in-place advisory until officials confirm it is safe to resume normal activities.

11:32 PM · Jan 16, 2025

https://x.com/Spark67145Cindy/status/1880156290149937320

>>22367888, >>22367890

We've got to take a whole new look at this. We've been given guarantees from companies, those involved that there going to have things under control…This is a new technology, it's something you can't make predictions about but what is here is worst case scenario and were going back to the drawing board on what we are doing with this. - Monterey County Supervisor Glen Church

Moss Landing battery plant fire update at 11 p.m. 1/16/25

KSBW Action News 8

>>22367898, >>22367898

>>"Without a full respirator, I would be very cautious out there."

People need to get out of there, not "seal all doors and windows". Just leave the area. If it's okay tomorrow so be it. The officials and newscasters are panicking, they are not telling the truth because they don't actually know.

>>22367588, >>22367609, >>22367633 pb

>>22367888, >>22367890, >>22367898, >>22367921, >>22367942

EVACUATION

Residents ordered to evacuate after fire breaks out at a power plant in Central California

People living near a power plant in Central California were ordered to evacuate their homes Thursday night after a fire broke out at the facility, officials said.

Fire crews were battling the blaze at the Moss Landing Power Plant, which serves as a battery storage site, a spokesperson for the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office told CNN.

The incident is not connected to the wildfires in the Los Angeles area, and efforts to contain the blaze are ongoing, the spokesperson confirmed.

The fire erupted at the facility around 3 p.m., and evacuation orders were issued by 6:30 p.m. due to concerns over hazardous materials and potential chemical releases, the sheriff’s office spokesperson said without detailing which materials were causing concern. About 1,500 were impacted by the evacuation orders, said Monterey County Spokesperson Nicholas Pasculli.

CNN reached out to the North County Fire Protection District of Monterey for details.

The sheriff’s office deployed drones to assess the severity of the situation and monitor air quality, Pasculli said. Emergency services, including sheriff’s deputies and medical teams, are fully mobilized.

Santa Cruz County Public Health officials advised residents to stay indoors, keep windows and doors closed, turn off ventilation systems and limit outdoor exposure. Santa Cruz is north of Monterey.

To assist evacuees, the Castroville Rec Center has been designated a temporary evacuation point, according to the sheriff’s office.

The National Weather Service Bay Area shared satellite images of the fire on X, highlighting visible heat signatures from the blaze.

Officials have not determined when the evacuation order will be lifted.

The area is adjacent to major ecosystems, including the Moss Landing Wildlife Area, Elkhorn Slough State Marine Reserve and Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve.

https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/17/us/evacuation-fire-power-plant-monterey-county/index.html