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Evacuation orders lifted for Parkfield Solar Plant fire

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Update 8:20 p.m.: Evacuation orders were lifted. Public safety officials continue to monitor the fire and a Tesla Field Service Response Team remains on site, according to county alerts. Evacuation orders have been issued after a lithium-ion battery fire broke out at a battery-based solar energy storage facility in Parkfield.Areas within a 2-mile radius of the Parkfield Solar Plant at Turkey Flat Road are under evacuation orders until further notice, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.County public safety officials, along with CAL FIRE BEU and hazardous materials responders from Salinas fire, are monitoring the situation.This is a breaking news story. Stay with KSBW for the latest details.

PARKFIELD JUNCTION, Calif. —

Update 8:20 p.m.: Evacuation orders were lifted.

Public safety officials continue to monitor the fire and a Tesla Field Service Response Team remains on site, according to county alerts.

Evacuation orders have been issued after a lithium-ion battery fire broke out at a battery-based solar energy storage facility in Parkfield.

Areas within a 2-mile radius of the Parkfield Solar Plant at Turkey Flat Road are under evacuation orders until further notice, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.

County public safety officials, along with CAL FIRE BEU and hazardous materials responders from Salinas fire, are monitoring the situation.

This is a breaking news story. Stay with KSBW for the latest details.

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