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Over 1,000 residents allowed to return home as California battery storage plant fire subsides


Evacuations were lifted Friday night for people near an ongoing fire that erupted Thursday at a battery storage plant in Moss Landing, California. The plant contains tens of thousands of lithium batteries and is crucial for storing electricity from renewable sources like solar power. Officials wish to keep the facility offline until the cause of the fire is determined. No injuries or deaths have been reported as a result of the fire, but it has disrupted the local community, with schools and offices closed. Air quality tests have shown no immediate threat, but sensitive groups are advised to continue monitoring conditions. The cause of the fire is unknown, but previous incidents at the plant have been linked to system malfunctions. The Monterey County District Supervisor emphasized the need for safe battery systems in the transition to sustainable energy and promised accountability for the incident. The fire is being monitored and investigated to prevent future incidents and ensure the safety of the community.

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