Spike in lithium-ion battery fires in SF: Here's what to know
From scooters and cars to computers and even leaf blowers, lithium-ion batteries inside every day devices are to blame for causing fires, big and small. SFFD explains what you need to know to prevent any disasters.
Truck Carrying Lithium-Ion Batteries Catches Fire in Los Angeles, Closing Port Terminals
The Port of Los Angeles shuttered several terminals because of the fire, which was expected to burn for up to 48 hours. Part of a highway was closed where the truck had overturned.
Lithium-ion battery fire disrupts terminal operations at Port of Los Angeles
A truck carrying lithium-ion batteries overturned and caught fire Thursday near the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The post Lithium-ion battery fire disrupts terminal operations at Port of Los Angeles appeared first on FreightWaves.
Firefighters reopen roads leading to Port of LA and Long Beach after lithium-ion battery fire
The 47 Freeway and the Vincent Thomas Bridge reopened after firefighters cleared all the hazardous lithium-ion batteries that burned a big rig off the roadway Friday night.
Lithium Battery Fire Halts Work at Los Angeles, Long Beach Port Terminals
Several terminals at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach canceled their second shift Thursday and will close Friday after a big rig overturned on a vital roadway and the lithium batteries it was carrying caught fire.
Truck Carrying Lithium Batteries Sparks Fire and Snarls Operations at the Port of Los Angeles
A big rig carrying lithium batteries that overturned and sparked a fire has snarled operations at the Port of Los Angeles
Multiple terminals closed at Port of Los Angeles after lithium battery fire
Operations at Port of Los Angeles suffered disruptions as an overturned tractor trailer carrying a load of lithium batteries ignited a fire near Ocean & Navy Way on Terminal Island on Thursday, leading to the closure of several terminals.
Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro closed as big rig with lithium-ion batteries continues to burn
The Vincent Thomas Bridge, running through the Port of Los Angeles, remains closed in both directions as fire crews let the ...
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