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Fire at One of World's Largest Battery Plants in California Releases Toxic Fumes, Adding to Wildfires' Toll on State's Air Quality

A massive fire at one of the world’s largest battery storage facilities in Moss Landing, California. (Credit: Reuters via YouTube)

A massive fire at one of the world's largest battery storage facilities in Moss Landing, California, has released toxic fumes, intensifying concerns over the state's already strained air quality due to ongoing wildfires.

The blaze at the Vistra Energy lithium battery plant began Thursday, producing towering flames and thick smoke that forced the evacuation of up to 1,500 residents, AP reported.

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