Fire breaks out at Moss Landing Power Plant in California

Fire breaks out at Moss Landing Power Plant in California, prompting evacuations and road closures.

News Desk January 17, 2025
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A fire broke out at the Moss Landing Power Plant in Monterey County on Thursday evening, according to local officials. The fire is at Vistra’s energy facility.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has issued evacuation orders for surrounding areas, with a temporary evacuation point set up at the Castroville Recreation Center.

As of 6:30 p.m., southbound Highway 1 at Salinas Road has been closed due to the fire, with no estimated time for reopening. Full road closures are in effect at Dolan Rd., Castroville Blvd., Highway 1 at Salinas Road, and Highway 1 at Merritt St.

 
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