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id: c2cbba9a14
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-12 12:18 PST
updated: 2026-11-12 12:18 PST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Demolition begins at former Desert View Power plant near Mecca

Demolition has begun at the shuttered Desert View Power plant near Mecca. Community advocates say soil and water test results for potential contaminants have not been released.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/inland-empire/section/life.md) · Entities: [Desert View Power](/inland-empire/wiki/desert-view-power.md)

## Coverage

- [KESQ News Channel 3](https://kesq.com/news/2026/11/12/demolition-starts-at-old-mecca-power-plant-as-advocates-wait-on-soil-test-results/), 2026-11-12 12:18 PST: Demolition starts at old Mecca power plant as advocates wait on soil test results

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