Lithium Battery Fire Shuts Down Major Terminals at Port of Los Angeles

An overturned truck carrying lithium batteries ignited a fire, causing significant disruptions and traffic gridlock in San Pedro.

A truck carrying lithium-ion batteries overturned on the 47 Freeway in San Pedro, sparking a hazardous fire on Thursday.
The fire led to the closure of several terminals at the Port of Los Angeles, including APM Terminals, Fenix Marine, Everport, and Yusen Terminals.
Firefighters and hazmat crews have established a large perimeter around the site and are in defensive mode, expecting the fire to last 24-48 hours.
Traffic on the 47 Freeway remains halted in both directions between the 110 and 710 freeways, with significant gridlock on surrounding roads.
BNSF Railway reported limited rail operations in the area due to the incident, and port officials are working with various agencies to minimize disruptions.