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2025 Moss Landing Vistra Power Plant Fire

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US EPA Presentation to the Monterey County Board of Supervisors - September 16, 2025

Post Date:09/26/2025 2:21 PM

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provided an update on the recovery efforts following the January 2025 fire at Vistra's Moss Landing Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Monterey County Board of Supervisors meeting on September 16, 2025. The US EPA's presentation highlighted the following key points:

  • Fire Overview and Damage Report
  • Safety Measures and Monitoring
  • Battery De-Linking Process
  • Demolition and Cleanup Plans
  • Community Engagement

Watch the presentation here at the 2:48:40 mark

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US EPA - Moss Landing Vistra Battery Fire Response

See Yellow Smoke?

Yellowish or brownish smoke can occur during turbine start-ups at the facility. When turbines start, emissions are temporarily higher than during steady operation—similar to starting a car engine. This is a normal, permitted part of facility operations. More information is available here

Concerns or Complaints?

You can submit a report to the Monterey County Health Department's Environmental Health Bureau online at http://www.mtyhd.org/mosslanding-concern-form or by leaving a voice message at 831-755-4505.