Supervisor says repeated fires underscore battery-storage safety concerns

Sep 18, 2026

District 2 Supervisor Glenn Church called the Moss Landing flare-up "troublesome," said safety must be paramount for battery energy storage systems and urged continued scrutiny of cleanup and safety protocols after repeated incidents at the site.

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District 2 Supervisor Glenn Church, who said he has been involved in the issue for nearly two years, described the morning flare-up as "alarming for the community" and said the incident underscores the volatility of lithium batteries.

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