Moss Landing fire: Unusually high concentrations of toxic metals found in wetlands near California battery plant
Less than two weeks after a huge fire in Moss Landing at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants, scientists ...
‘Extremely disturbing’: High levels of heavy metals at Monterey estuary after lithium battery site fire
After a fire at a Monterey County battery storage facility, scientists say high levels of heavy metals were found at a nearby ...
‘Horrifying’ fire at California lithium battery plant sparks calls for new clean energy rules
When a massive fire erupted at one of the world's largest lithium-ion battery storage facilities in Monterey County, it ...
Moss Landing battery fire: Newsom calls for investigation into massive blaze
Five days after a huge fire at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants in Moss Landing, Gov. Gavin Newsom has ...
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Monterey County Battery Fire Linked to Surge of Heavy Metals in Nature Reserve’s Soil
After a massive fire at a Monterey County energy storage facility ... and pushed for soil and water testing both at the battery facility and in nearby areas. Monterey County, which was initially vague ...
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Lithium battery fire erupts in Moss Landing. Why are these fires so difficult to put out?
The facility also has two battery storage stations owned by PG ... which requires massive amounts of water to extinguish," the agency said in a written statement. The fire ignited Southern ...
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Why Traditional Fire Extinguishers Can't Tame Lithium-Ion Battery Fires The Unusual Chemistry of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
You might wonder why a regular fire extinguisher, the kind you might have in your home or workplace, can't handle lithium-ion battery fires. SafeQuip, a leading distributor of fire-related equipment, ...
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Monterey County may get water, soil samples report by end of week
At Wednesday afternoon’s County of Monterey briefing, Ricardo Encarnacion, bureau chief and County of Monterey director of ...
Smoke and fire stop at Moss Landing battery facility; water testing expected soon
As of Saturday, the flames subsided, and the smoke had not been seen coming from the building on Sunday. Water testing is ...
Fire out at Moss Landing battery storage facility; investigation begins
A fire that started Thursday at the world's largest battery energy storage facility in Moss Landing is no longer burning. On Monday firefighters confirmed the fire was out.
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Lithium battery fire erupts in Moss Landing. Why are these fires so difficult to put out?
The facility also has two battery storage stations ... which requires massive amounts of water to extinguish," the agency said in a written statement. The fire ignited Southern California's ...