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Posted on: January 16, 2025 | Last Modified on: January 16, 2025

[ARCHIVED] Moss Landing Power Plant Fire Local Impacts

Plume of Smoke at Power Plant Fire

JANUARY 16, 8:43 PM:  
Watsonville residents are being asked to close their windows and doors and turn off their air systems, as winds are now expected to bring smoke from the Moss Landing Power Plant fire into our area. 

Residents should also limit their outdoor activities to reduce exposure to smoke. 

The fire started earlier this afternoon in our neighboring county and has been burning for several hours. Monterey County officials are also advising the public to avoid the Moss Landing area for safety reasons and to allow first responders to carry out their work. 

We will share more information as details become available.  

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16 DE ENERO, 8:43 PM 
Se les pide a los residentes de Watsonville que cierren sus ventanas y puertas y apaguen sus sistemas de aire acondicionado, ya que se espera que los vientos traigan humo del incendio de la Planta de Energía Moss Landing a nuestra área. 

Los residentes también deben limitar sus actividades al aire libre para reducir la exposición al humo. 

El incendio comenzó esta tarde en nuestro condado vecino y ha estado ardiendo durante varias horas. Los funcionarios del Condado de Monterey también están aconsejando al público que evite el área de Moss Landing por razones de seguridad y para permitir que los socorristas realicen su trabajo.  

Compartiremos más información a medida que los detalles estén disponibles. 

 

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