Residents living near a power plant in Central California were ordered to evacuate Thursday night after a fire broke out at the facility.

A county hotline has also been established for residents to call officials with any questions about the air quality and best practices for keeping safe.

A fire broke out at one of the world's largest lithium battery storage facilities in Monterey County, California, forcing evacuation orders and closing a portion of coastal Highway 1.The fire started at around 3 p.