World’s largest battery plant on fire in Central California

[excalibur]

Lithium-ion batteries, unsafe, dangerous. And mining the material is dirtier than fossil fuels.

These fires can require FD's to remain on scene for weeks.

Meanwhile, more of these things get fast-tracked in California.

Monterey County authorities issued evacuation orders Thursday night after a fire broke out at a battery storage facility along the Central Coast that the company claims is the largest in the world.


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Vistra’s Moss Landing battery complex suffered damage from a malfunctioning heat detector in 2021. A small fire also broke out in 2022 at an adjoining battery plant owned by Pacific Gas & Electric and supplied by Tesla.

Safety concerns fueled a ballot measure last year further down the coast in Morro Bay aimed at blocking Vistra from getting local permits to construct a battery facility near a power plant there. The measure passed in November, but will do little to stop the project, which is instead going through a fast-tracked state permitting process.​

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/01/17/worlds-largest-battery-plant-on-fire-in-central-california-00198914

 

[toobfreak]

Monterey County authorities issued evacuation orders Thursday night after a fire broke out at a battery storage facility along the Central Coast that the company claims is the largest in the world.

Gee, in just ONE WEEK, Newsom and California have managed to undo 40 years of climate and environmental protection cutbacks.

 

[Wild Bill Kelsoe]

The green agenda has nothing to do with protecting the environment. It's all about controlling the People.

 

[1srelluc]

Still?

It was on fire yesterday.

 

[egp320i]

Still?

It was on fire yesterday.

there have been reports of a single tesla burning for over 24 hours, imagine an entire plant of lithium batteries

so much for being green

 

[The Duke]

Still?

It was on fire yesterday.

They burn for quite some time apparently.

 

[westwall]

The fire department isn't attempting to fight the fire thanks to its toxic nature, and its well known volatility.

No one knows how long it will burn.

 

[buttercup]

I've been hearing that "wildfires" are actually happening all over the world in places where there is lithium. Something is definitely going on.

I know that some here might dismiss this as "conspiracy theory" but some people have been keeping track of these events and "coincidences."

This x channel has been covering the topic of fires and other weather disasters, on places where there are precious resources:

x.com

x.com

 

[TheGreatSatan]

Sabotage

America is under attack

 

[excalibur]

Elsewhere, the fire started in the Missouri plant on October 31, this story is from November 12 when it was still being fought.

Progress continues after explosion, fire at battery recycling plant in Fredericktown, Mo.

Progress continues in Fredericktown nearly two weeks after an explosion and fire at a battery recycling facility.

www.kfvs12.com

 

[egp320i]

problem is it's NOT easy:

Putting out a lithium-based fire, such as those involving lithium-ion batteries, requires specific methods due to the unique properties of lithium:

1. Do Not Use Water: Water can react with lithium, potentially exacerbating the fire or even causing an explosion.
2. Use Class D Fire Extinguishers: These are specialized for metal fires and contain agents like dry powder (e.g., copper-based or graphite-based compounds) which can smother the fire by preventing oxygen from reaching the lithium.
   • Lith-X or similar dry powders are designed specifically for lithium fires. They work by coating the lithium to prevent further combustion.
3. Sand or Dry Powders: If a Class D extinguisher isn't available, you might use dry sand to cover the lithium and cut off the oxygen supply. This isn't as effective as Class D agents but can help in emergencies.
4. Smothering: If possible, completely covering the burning lithium with a fire blanket or another non-flammable material can help by depriving the fire of oxygen.
5. Lithium Fire Blankets: There are specialized blankets designed to handle lithium fires by smothering and cooling the fire.
6. Cooling: Once the fire is under control, you might need to cool the surrounding area to prevent re-ignition since lithium can continue to burn even after being extinguished.