A dangerous fire broke out around noon Thursday in San Pedro after a big rig carrying lithium-ion batteries overturned, causing at least one battery to explode, authorities said.
Los Angeles City Fire officials and a hazardous materials team were dispatched to 940 N. Seaside Ave. to 11:48 a.m. to fight the dangerous fire, authorities said.
Highway 47 was closed in both directions from southbound 710 to Harbor Boulevard, including a section of the Vincent Thomas Bridge, according to an LAFD spokesperson.
No injuries, no evacuation orders or generalizations have been reported.
dangerous warnings. However, significant traffic jams were expected on this major artery for trucks bringing goods to and from the port.
“Any incident resulting in a highway closure will have a significant impact on commuters, especially in this area of the port, as the Port of Los Angeles is the second largest port in the world,” said California Highway Sgt. Patrol. Daniel Keene. “Fortunately, in this situation there are alternative routes in the area.
The highway closure could last up to 24 or even 48 hours while authorities deal with hazardous materials, Keene added.
