Fire Reignites at Moss Landing Battery Plant, Raising Safety Concerns

The lithium-ion battery facility in Monterey County experienced another blaze weeks after a major fire, with officials monitoring air quality and health risks.

• A fire broke out Tuesday evening at the Moss Landing Power Plant, reigniting in a section previously damaged by a January blaze.
• Lithium-ion batteries at the facility are prone to reignition due to weather exposure and damage, with officials expecting additional flare-ups.
• Residents were advised to close windows and doors as a precaution, though air quality monitoring has not detected hazardous conditions.
• The facility, owned by Vistra Corp, has faced safety issues in the past, including multiple battery failures and fires in recent years.
• Lawsuits have been filed against Vistra and PG&E by residents alleging contamination of soil and waterways from the January fire.

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