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Fire at one of the world’s largest battery plants in California forces evacuations

  • A fire at the Vistra Energy lithium battery plant in Moss Landing, California, forced the evacuation of up to 1,500 people due to toxic smoke, as reported by Fire Chief Joel Mendoza.
  • The release of hydrogen fluoride from the blaze raised concerns, according to Kelsey Scanlon, Director of Monterey County's Department of Emergency Management.
  • Monterey County Supervisor Glenn Church stated that this incident is a disaster and emphasized the need for safer battery technology.
  • Local farmers expressed worries about crop contamination and access to fields affected by the evacuation, as noted by Norm Groot of the Monterey County Farm Bureau.
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KTVU FOX 2 broke the news in Oakland, United States on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
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