A large fire erupted at the Moss Landing battery plant, prompting evacuations for around 2,000 residents while hazardous smoke clouds filled the air and local highways were closed.
Li-ion battery fires can burn for hours and emit toxic smoke. Firefighting efforts can focus on containment, given the challenging nature of extinguishing such blazes.
The evacuation orders covered an eight-square-mile area, urging nearby residents to close windows and avoid outdoor exposure due to hazardous air quality from the ongoing blaze.
Since 2018, California has added over 13,000 megawatts of grid batteries, enhancing solar energy use but raising concerns about battery fire risks in residential areas.
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