A recent fire at the Moss Landing battery storage facility in California has raised significant health and safety concerns among local residents, who report illnesses and anxiety linked to the incident. As scrutiny grows, environmental activist Erin Brockovich is leading a lawsuit against PG&E and Vistra, the companies involved in the operations at the facility. The fire has released harmful levels of heavy metals and toxic gases, prompting local officials to enact emergency regulations and consider a moratorium on new battery energy storage systems. Residents are demanding accountability and answers, while state lawmakers discuss the implications of this incident for future battery storage safety and energy policy. Community groups have begun conducting testing for contamination, and multiple lawsuits have been filed seeking damages for the environmental and health impacts. The event has sparked a broader debate about the risks associated with lithium-ion battery storage, highlighting the urgent need for reforms in the industry.