Evacuation orders issued for Parkfield Solar Plant fire

Evacuation orders lifted in Parkfield Tesla battery fire at California Solar Flats

PARKFIELD, Calif. (KION) - Evacuation orders have now been lifted in the Parkfield Tesla battery fire, according to Monterey County Sheriff's Office Commander Andy Rosas. According to Rosas, the battery energy storage site is confirmed to be owned by Tesla and is located at the California Solar Flats property in Parkfield. The lithium-ion battery fire began burning around 11:10 a.m. with CAL FIRE responding to the report as a vegetation fire. Tw…

Evacuation orders issued for Parkfield Solar Plant fire

Evacuation orders issued for Parkfield Solar Plant fire

UPDATED: Evacuation orders lifted after battery storage facility catches fire in Parkfield.

A battery storage facility caught fire in Parkfield, CA, leading to evacuation orders. Firefighters are on scene. No injuries reported.