Moss Landing Battery Facility: County Extended Local Emergency for Another 60 Days

MOSS LANDING, Monterey County — October 28, 2026. Monterey County’s Board of Supervisors approved another 60-day extension of the local emergency declaration associated with the January 2025 fire at the Moss Landing lithium-ion battery energy storage facility. The most recent action cited in the county’s legislative register was taken September 22, 2026, under Resolution RES 26-149.

This is a continuation of an administrative emergency response, not a report of a new battery fire on October 28. The original incident began January 16, 2025, at the Vistra Phase I battery facility, and the county first proclaimed a local emergency the following day. The board has since periodically renewed the declaration.

Why an extension matters

The county’s September report concerns ongoing management and response after the fire and related hazardous-material concerns. According to the published resolution register, the board also requested a verbal update about the incident. A continuing local emergency declaration should not be interpreted as proof of present evacuation orders, current unsafe air measurements or an uncontrolled fire. For any present-day exposure or evacuation concerns, consult official county emergency communications rather than this administrative summary.

Where to verify the action

The official Monterey County legislative record for RES 26-149 lists the status as Passed and identifies the September 22 board action. The county’s emergency management department publishes separate official instructions for current incidents.

Editorial distinction: New verified milestones in response, cleanup or emergency status will be tracked under their appropriate dates; repetitive restatements of the January 2025 incident will not be treated as multiple new events.

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