'It is a charred, stinking mess': Moss Landing residents demand action after latest lithium battery fire If you haven't been paying attention as Donald Trump's Cabinet picks sat through Senate confirmation hearings this week, good for you.

Experts have said that these types of fires will become more prevalent as the demand of electric vehicles and machinery continues to increase.

The massive fire at one of the world's largest lithium battery storage plants in Northern California has shaken a local community worried about possible long-term impacts and brought scrutiny to the emerging industry's safety practices.

In the first study, a team led by Professor Jong-sung Yu at the DGIST Department of Energy Science and Engineering developed a nitrogen-doped porous carbon material

The dramatic fire at the Vistra battery storage plant caused the evacuation of 1,200 people in Northern Monterey County, closed Highway 1 and sent large clouds of toxic black smoke billowing from one of the world’s largest battery storage plants.

A plume of material released from the plant contained hydroflouride, a toxic gas, that is now being monitored by Monterey County.

Massive fire at California battery plant prompts evacuations and raises concerns about renewable energy storage.

Supervisor Glenn Church and State Assemblymember Dawn Addis are. calling for the Vistra Moss Landing Battery Energy Storage facility in Moss Landing to stay offline until officials

The Highway 1 closure due to a fire at the Vistra Power Plant in Moss Landing is significantly affecting local businesses.

Lithium batteries from Tesla Inc., along with those from other carmakers, have added to the mix of toxic materials requiring specialized removal in the wake of the fires, delaying the fire

A county hotline has also been established for residents to call officials with any questions about the air quality and best practices for keeping safe.