A fire at a major battery-storage plant in Northern California prompted the evacuation of hundreds of nearby residents and the closure of schools and parts of Highway 1 nearby. The residents in the area around the Moss Landing Power Plant in Monterey County were evacuated late Thursday after the fire broke out.

A fire at the world’s largest battery storage plant in Northern California that sent plumes of toxic smoke into the atmosphere, leading to the evacuation of up to 1,500 people, smoldered Friday. The blaze also shook up the young battery storage industry.

A large fire erupted on January 16 at the Moss Landing Power Plant in Northern California, leading to evacuations and the closure of part of Highway 1.

Although the cause of each blaze has yet to be determined, they all burned in or near foothill communities amid gusty winds and dry air and vegetation.

A fire station burned down in North Carolina, destroying a truck bound for California wildfires, officials said. The blaze ravaged Mills River Fire Department’s Station No. 2 early Friday, Jan. 17, according to a spokesperson for Henderson County, North Carolina.

State Farm, the largest property insurer in California, has canceled its Super Bowl ad because it is focused on responding to the "tragedy" of the LA fires. The insurance giant revealed its decision to Ad Age on Wednesday amid California's deadly wildfires,

California's home insurance market is under tremendous strain after years of devastating wildfire seasons. The most recent LA fires have led to tremendous destruction and damage. Host Scott Tong explores what this means for people with homes in California.

State Farm cancels its Super Bowl ad to focus on aiding Southern California wildfire victims. The company faces criticism for not renewing some policies due to fire risks. Over 7,400 claims have been filed,