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
