LOS ANGELES — A Southern California bridge essential for getting items to and from the Port of Los Angeles remained closed to visitors Friday after a giant rig carrying lithium batteries overturned and sparked a hearth.
The crash occurred earlier than midday Thursday within the San Pedro neighborhood of Los Angeles, TV station KTLA-5 reported. No accidents had been reported.
Officers mentioned the Vincent Thomas Bridge may keep closed into Saturday as they monitor the hearth. A number of terminals on the Port of Los Angeles had been closed Friday.
Firefighters determined to let the hearth burn itself out as a result of water “could possibly be harmful to the setting and really water wouldn’t be efficient,” Los Angeles Fireplace Division spokesperson Adam Van Gerpen mentioned.
