"A fire on Jan. 16 at the Moss Landing Plant which is owned by Vistra, a Texas-based energy company was the largest battery storage fire ever in the United States and made national news. It burned for two days, incinerating more than 50,000 lithium-ion batteries and sending a toxic cloud over Monterey Bay and nearby communities. Authorities evacuated 1,200 local residents, many of whom complained of headaches, breathing problems and other issues afterward."
"On Tuesday, the Monterey supervisors will consider a proposal from Church to direct the county staff to draft a moratorium and return to the board for a final vote within a month. If the board passes the moratorium, the county staff would take 1 to 2 years to create detailed new regulations affecting such issues as where the plants can be built, fire safety, emergency management policies, and post-fire cleanup rules, Church said."
Nine months after a massive battery storage fire at Moss Landing, Monterey County supervisors will consider a proposal to impose a moratorium on construction of new battery facilities. The fire destroyed more than 50,000 lithium-ion batteries, burned for two days, and sent a toxic cloud over Monterey Bay that prompted evacuation of 1,200 residents who reported health problems. The proposed moratorium would pause new projects while county staff spend 1 to 2 years drafting detailed regulations on siting, fire safety, emergency management, and post-fire cleanup. Officials assert more battery capacity is needed but emphasize evolving technology requires updated safety, health, and environmental rules.
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