Massive Fire at World’s Largest Battery Storage Facility Triggers Evacuation in California [Video]

A fire erupted at a battery storage facility near the Moss Landing Power Plant on California’s Central Coast Thursday afternoon, prompting evacuation orders from Monterey County authorities. The facility, owned by Vistra Energy, is considered the largest of its kind in the world.

Vistra Energy confirmed the incident and reported that on-site personnel had been evacuated. Company spokesperson Jenny Lyon stated, “The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, but an investigation will begin once the fire is extinguished.”

Nearby residents were advised to close their windows as a precautionary measure, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. The California Highway Patrol also closed a section of Highway 1 around the site to ensure public safety.

Assemblymember Dawn Addis, who represents the area, expressed concern over the fire. “I am deeply concerned about the safety of the battery storage plant,” Addis said in a social media post. “I …