Moss Landing Power Plant Fire

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09/19/2026 9:36 AM

Moss Landing Incident Final

The Moss Landing incident has stabilized and has been turned over to facility personnel for continued monitoring.

The shelter-in-place order has been lifted.

North Monterey County Fire District, Monterey County Sheriff's Office and their partner agencies appreciate the public’s cooperation and patience while emergency operations were underway.

Updated by: Public Information Officer

09/18/2026 10:39 AM

Shelter in Place has been lifted for Zones MRY-BO47, MRY-B050 and MRY-B053. Zone 3340-PAZ 1A is still a Shelter in Place order.

Updated by: Webtech

09/18/2026 9:37 AM

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Firefighters from the North Monterey County Fire District were dispatched to the Moss Landing Power Plant just after 6:15 a.m. for a reported structure fire.

Crews arrived to find smoke and fire coming from the north side of the facility. Firefighters are on scene conducting evacuations and accounting for plant personnel while working to stabilize the incident.

Shelter-in-place warnings are in effect for areas near the incident. There is also an impact to traffic on Highway 1 in the Moss Landing area. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and allow emergency crews access.

Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

Updated by: Webtech

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	Active Incident
	Contained Incident
	Fires Less than 10 Acres
	Prescribed Fire
	Mudslide
	Flood
	Earthquake
	Lightning Activity
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	Evacuation Order ^{Reference 2}
	Evacuation Warning ^{Reference 3}
	Advisory ^{Reference 4}
	Shelter in Place ^{Reference 5}
	Evacuation Order Lifted ^{Reference 6}
	Normal ^{Reference 7}
	Red Flag Warning ^{Reference 8}
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 0-3 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 3-25 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 25-63 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 63-158 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast >158 PPM

Incident Perimeter: Perimeters are generalized and do not necessarily indicate structures within the boundaries have been damaged or destroyed.
Evacuation Order: An immediate threat to life. This is an order by law enforcement to leave immediately. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
Evacuation Warning: A potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets and livestock should leave immediately.
Advisory: Residents should be aware of the situation and be prepared to evacuate if conditions worsen.
Shelter in Place: Go inside the nearest safe building, lock all doors and windows, and stay there until local authorities give the "all clear".
Evacuation Order Lifted: Officials have determined the immediate danger has passed. Residents may return home but should remain alert for any changes in conditions or updated instructions.
Normal: No current threats to life or property.
Red Flag Warning: National Weather Service Red Flag Warnings indicate warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds that can combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger.

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