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Fire Erupts At Bay Area Power Plant

Firefighters evacuating personnel as shelter-in-place warnings and Highway 1 traffic impacts remain in effect nearby.

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Smoke and fire emerged from the facility’s north side as crews rushed to account for plant personnel.
Smoke and fire emerged from the facility’s north side as crews rushed to account for plant personnel. (Cal Fire San Benito-Monterey)

BAY AREA, CA — Smoke and fire poured from the north side of the Moss Landing Power Plant this morning, prompting evacuations and shelter-in-place warnings.

North Monterey County Fire District firefighters responded to the reported structure fire just after 6:15 a.m.

Crews were evacuating the facility, accounting for plant personnel, and working to stabilize the incident.

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The fire also affected traffic on Highway 1 in the Moss Landing area. Officials asked motorists to avoid the area and allow emergency crews access.

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