Moss Landing battery fire reignites as cleanup crews struggle with inaccessible modules
A flare-up at the Moss Landing Power Plant in Monterey County on September 18, 2026, reignited fears about battery storage safety. The fire, caused by approximately 1,200 inaccessible, charged battery modules, prompted a temporary shelter-in-place order. This incident occurs less than two years after a major blaze in January 2025 and highlights ongoing concerns about the state's reliance on battery energy storage despite unresolved safety and environmental questions.