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.
Fire crews move container of damaged lithium-ion batteries that burned in the Port of L.A. for hours. Roads reopen
Some port terminals were shut down Friday as firefighters monitor a truckload of batteries that ignited near the Vincent Thomas Bridge.
Overturned truck spills lithium-ion batteries on freeway, sparks fire in San Pedro
A truck carrying lithium-ion batteries overturned on the 47 Freeway in San Pedro on Thursday, Sept. 26, sparking a fire and shutting down traffic in both directions between the 110 and 710 freeways. Around noon,
Truck loaded with lithium batteries overturns
Several terminals remain closed at the twin ports in LA and Long Beach after a truck loaded with lithium batteries overturned and caught fire.
Lithium-ion battery truck fire spurs call for better inspections
In response to a lithium battery fire that shut down some activities at the Port of Los Angeles, City Councilman Tim McOsker introduced a motion Friday calling for greater inspection of trailers to prevent similar emergencies from happening.
Big rig carrying lithium ion batteries flips over
A big-rig truck overturned in San Pedro, causing the lithium ion batteries on the truck to explode and catch fire.
Semi-truck carrying lithium-ion batteries overturns, sparks fire in San Pedro
A semi-truck carrying large lithium-ion batteries overturned Thursday in San Pedro, sparking a fire and hazardous materials concerns while also forcing a closure of the 47 Freeway and the Vincent Thomas Bridge.
Vincent Thomas Bridge still closed after truck with lithium-ion batteries overturns
The Vincent Thomas Bridge and the 47 Freeway remained closed Friday morning after a truck loaded with lithium-ion batteries overturned Thursday and sparked fire.
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