Fire at One of World's Largest Battery Plants Prompts Evacuations in California
Authorities haven’t determined what sparked the blaze.
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Big fire at California battery plant prompts evacuations amid toxic smoke
Blaze erupts at one of world’s largest battery storage plants in Monterey county, leading to highway and school closures. A large fire burning on Friday at one of the world’s largest battery ...The Guardian - 2h -
Over 1,000 people ordered to evacuate after fire erupts in California battery storage plant
About 1,500 people were instructed to leave Moss Landing and the Elkhorn Slough area.NBC News - 4h -
Drone footage shows fire at one of world's largest battery plants
The Moss Landing power plant, in California, was evacuated, as were people in the surrounding area.BBC News - 13h -
Hundreds ordered to evacuate as fire erupts at huge California battery storage plant
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California fires prompt acts of generosity among residents
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Strong winds fuel Eaton Fire in California, forcing evacuations
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