Evacuation and Response
Approximately 1,500 people were evacuated from and the Elkhorn Slough area following a fire at one of the world's largest battery storage plants, prompting the closure of part of Highway 1.
, the plant's owner, reported the evacuation of all personnel on-site after the fire began. An investigation into the cause of the fire will commence once it is extinguished.
Safety and Future Measures
County Glenn Church characterized the incident as a disaster but expressed confidence that the fire would not spread beyond the facility.
California Assemblymember expressed deep concern over the facility's safety and called for transparency and accountability, aiming to prevent future fires at battery energy storage sites.