One of the biggest clean-up challenges from the Southern California fires is lithium-ion batteries, which can explode after damage or exposure to heat.

When a massive fire erupted at one of the world's largest lithium-ion battery storage facilities in Monterey County, it didn't just send a toxic plume of smoke over nearby communities — it cast a shadow of doubt over the future of California's clean energy industry.

Officials have begun testing water and soil after a fire at one of the world's largest lithium battery storage facilities.

State Assemblymember Dawn Addis introduces bill removing fast-track state permitting of BESS projects like the one that caught fire in Moss Landing.

The blaze broke out late Thursday at the Monterey County plant that stores and sells power to Pacific Gas & Electric.

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.

This recent fire highlights not only the immediate environmental effects but also the long-term implications for the role of lithium-ion technology in renewable energy.

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors declared a state of emergency following the massive blaze that has residents and officials concerned.

A fire at the world’s largest battery storage plant in Northern California is smoldering after sending plumes of toxic smoke into the atmosphere.

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

Lithium battery fires are notoriously difficult to ... Such battery storage plants are a key part of California’s efforts to shift most of its electricity generation to renewable sources.

The fire confirmed the worst fears of a Central Coast community where a new battery farm is planned, writes SLO.