There goes the environment.
From the WIRES...."A semi-truck carrying six 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, causing major traffic backups in the area. A hazardous materials team was sent to the scene, and fire crews assumed a defensive posture against the flames, fire officials said. After about 12 hours, the fire was still burning.
A 300-foot perimeter was established as hazardous smoke and flames shot up in the air earlier. Fire crews said attempting to put the fire out with water is not safe. "Lithium-ion batteries take copious amounts of water, so it's generally better to just let them burn," explained LAFD Capt. Adam Van Gergen. "It's also better for the environment. We're concerned about water runoff getting into the drains, eventually getting into the ocean, it could create an environmental disaster."
From the WIRES...."A semi-truck carrying six 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, causing major traffic backups in the area. A hazardous materials team was sent to the scene, and fire crews assumed a defensive posture against the flames, fire officials said. After about 12 hours, the fire was still burning.
A 300-foot perimeter was established as hazardous smoke and flames shot up in the air earlier. Fire crews said attempting to put the fire out with water is not safe. "Lithium-ion batteries take copious amounts of water, so it's generally better to just let them burn," explained LAFD Capt. Adam Van Gergen. "It's also better for the environment. We're concerned about water runoff getting into the drains, eventually getting into the ocean, it could create an environmental disaster."
