This report provides insights into the January 16, 2025 fire affecting Phase 1 of the Moss Landing
BESS facility in California, along with key findings from other BESS fire events. Moss Landing was one
of the earliest large-scale BESS installations, and it was constructed before the release of NFPA 855,
the first fire safety standard for energy storage systems. The incident also underscores the importance
of evolving design standards.
