Evander Reed-Truck carrying lithium batteries sparks fire and snarls operations at the Port of Los Angeles

2025-05-04 22:05:09source:AlgoFusion 5.0category:Stocks

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Southern California bridge critical for getting goods to and Evander Reedfrom the Port of Los Angeles remained closed to traffic Friday after a big rig carrying lithium batteries overturned and sparked a fire.

The crash occurred before noon Thursday in the San Pedro neighborhood of Los Angeles, TV station KTLA-5 reported. No injuries were reported.

Officials said the Vincent Thomas Bridge could stay closed into Saturday as they monitor the fire. Several terminals at the Port of Los Angeles were closed Friday.

Firefighters decided to let the fire burn itself out because water “could be dangerous to the environment and actually water would not be effective,” Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Adam Van Gerpen said.

More:Stocks

Recommend

NYPD official indicates that Mangione's family did not send in any tips

New York police officials are speaking out about tips in regard to the Dec. 4 killing of UnitedHealt

Streaming broke Hollywood, but saved TV — now it's time for you to do your part

The idea struck me in an odd place: a Los Angeles hotel ballroom, packed with producers, executives

BP top boss Bernard Looney resigns amid allegations of inappropriate 'personal relationships'

BP's top boss is out amid allegations of inappropriate personal relationships with colleagues, the m