A fire at the Moss Landing Power Plant prompts evacuations and the closure of Highway 1.
Monterey County’s North County Fire Department sent out an emergency alert system alert Thursday evening to say it was responding to a fire at the Moss Landing Power Plant in central California and that some areas were under evacuation orders.
Moss County Sheriff’s Office released Emergency evacuation orders South of Elkhorn Slough at Moss Landing, North Molera Road and Monterey Dunes Way, and west of Castroville Blvd and Elkhorn Road due to a fire at the Vistara Power Plant.
Monterey County officials said the severity of the blaze is not yet known, but officials are warning residents to close Highway 1 and homes in the Moss Landing area behind the plant.
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Monterey County then issued emergency evacuation orders for Moss Landing areas south of Elkhorn Slough, north of Molera Avenue and Monterey Dunes Way and from Castroville Blvd and Elkhorn Road to the ocean due to a fire at the Vistara Power Plant. (Fox News Digital)
“Out of an abundance of caution, NCFPD strongly urges residents in zones MRY-B047 and MRY-B053 to close windows and doors and shut off air systems. Please evacuate to allow emergency vehicles to respond,” the statement said. he said.
The Vistra Moss Landing natural gas-fired power plant is seen on Monday, January 17, 2022 in Moss Landing, California, US. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
There is currently no estimated time to reopen. Meanwhile, northbound traffic is being detoured onto Highway 183, and southbound onto Struve Road.
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Monterey County has issued emergency evacuation orders for Moss Landing areas south of Elkhorn Slough, north of Molera Rd and Monterey Dunes Way and Castroville Blvd and Elkhorn to Ocean Road due to a fire at the Vistra power plant. (Monterey County Sheriff)
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A temporary evacuation center has been set up at the Castroville Recreation Center (11261 Crane St., Castroville) for evacuees in need of assistance.
The cause of the fire has not been determined and will be investigated once the fire is out.
This is a developing story.
