Fire is the new hot trend at the Vistra Battery Facility in Moss Landing, and honestly, if we had a dollar for every time this place caught fire, we’d probably have enough to buy a decent cup of coffee around here. Just a month after a spectacular blaze that forced nearly 1,200 residents to evacuate, the facility decided to make headlines again with yet another fire Tuesday night. Because, who needs stability in the energy sector anyway?

As flames licked through the facility, the Monterey County emergency alert system swung into action, telling residents to stay inside and close their windows. Apparently, the smoke is less than desirable for your lungs but hey, at least the state’s on top of things, right? By the next morning, officials felt confident enough to declare that air quality was “good” after reviewing the smoke sensor readings, because nothing says “clear skies” like fire residue.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported in this round of fun, but remember, this isn’t the first time the Vistra facility has let its fiery side show. The previous blaze was sparked by a failure in its internal fire suppression system, which is slightly concerning considering how often these kinds of facilities like to claim they are “safe”. So, to no one’s surprise, the new fire started in the same area that last month’s inferno ravaged. Talk about a gift that keeps on giving.

Naturally, lawsuits are flying faster than the embers landing close to residents’ homes. A group of Monterey County locals has decided to take legal action against various companies involved, likely hoping to recoup some of their losses caused by this ongoing saga of fiery incompetence. Meanwhile, Governor Gavin Newsom has tossed his hat into the ring, calling for an investigation into how this place has managed to burn twice in such quick succession. It’s almost like they’re trying to make a point about our desperately flawed energy infrastructure.

Located near Highway 1 and Dolan Road, an ideal spot for a scenic drive, but maybe not for a highly flammable battery facility, this operation might just need to reconsider its business model or at the very least, its fire safety protocols. Don’t worry, Moss Landing, we’re all rooting for you. With a little luck (and fewer flames), you’ll pull through this one and maybe even redefine energy storage, minus the pyrotechnics.