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Moss Landing Fire Coming Under Control

01/16/2025

An update on the progress of battling the battery storage facility fire at Moss Landing.

Moss Landing Battery Plant Fire Report

01/16/2025

Read on to learn more about the fire which broke out on January 16 at a battery storage plant located on the grounds of the Moss Landing power station.

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