A large fire at a lithium battery storage plant in Moss Landing, California, caused the evacuation of 1,700 residents and closed major highways due to toxic smoke.
The Monterey county supervisor described the situation as a disaster but indicated that the fire was contained within the concrete structure of the facility.
Vistra Corp's Moss Landing Power Plant, key for renewable energy storage, has faced previous fire incidents due to malfunctioning sprinkler systems, raising safety concerns.
Amid the unfolding crisis, emergency meetings by the county board of supervisors aimed to assess the fire's situation and community safety.
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