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Lithium ion batteries explode inside trailer – NBC Los Angeles
Video captured the moment a truckload of lithium ion batteries exploded and blew apart a cargo container that fell on its side in a big rig rollover crash near the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro.
No injuries were reported in the crash and explosion Thursday at about midday that led to a more than 24-hour closure of the bridge near the busy Port of Los Angeles. Drone video taken after the crash showed the side doors of the trailer fly open in the powerful blast.
A fire burned for hours inside the trailer as firefighters and a hazardous materials team formed a perimeter around the area.
The LAFD planned to move the big rig trailer Friday afternoon to an open lot on nearby Terminal Island.
“This will allow it to continue burning or off gassing, while lessening the impact on traffic and port operations,” the LAFD said Friday.
Flames and thick smoke could be seen coming from the shipping container on the trailer of the truck, which was on its side in the 900 block of North Seaside Avenue. The Seaside Freeway was closed between Harbor Boulevard in San Pedro on the west side of the Vincent Thomas Bridge and the Long Beach (710) Freeway to the east.
“Lithium-ion batteries take copious amounts of water, so it’s generally better to just let them burn. It’s also better for the environment,” said LAFD Capt. Adam Van Gerpen. “We’re concerned about water runoff getting into the drains, eventually getting into the ocean. It could create an environmental disaster.”
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Security guard stabbed inside Metrolink train headed to Lancaster – NBC Los Angeles
Authorities are investigating a stabbing of a security guard inside a Metrolink train near Acton on Sunday night, police said.
The stabbing happened around 9:30 p.m. just before arriving at the Acton Metrolink station.
The security guard was able to subdue the suspect with pepper spray and the help of the doctor.
Deputies made an arrest and the Antelope Valley 285 Train departed en route to its destination in Lancaster.
The security guard was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
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Simi Valley mother of 5 fatally stabbed, boyfriend arrested – NBC Los Angeles
A 34-year-old mother of five was allegedly stabbed to death by her boyfriend in Simi Valley, police said.
Simi Valley Police responded to a call of domestic violence on Friday at 830 California Avenue.
The reported party stated that her mother was being stabbed by her boyfriend who she resides with, according to police.
When officers arrived at the home they found the victim, Jessica Tinoco, with multiple stab wounds in the face, chest and abdomen. Tinoco was transported to a nearby hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.
The accused attacker, 34-year-old Raymond Rivas, was arrested and booked into Ventura County Main Jail on charges of murder. Rivas was on Post Release Community Supervision at the time of the incident and was placed on a hold for violating probation.
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‘Old Glory’ oak tree in Stevenson Ranch named historic landmark – NBC Los Angeles
An old oak tree rooted in controversy was assigned a historical landmark on Tuesday following a unanimous vote from the LA County Board of Supervisors.
Developers in 2002 were poised to knock down the oak tree “Old Glory” to make way for a subdivision in the Santa Clarita Valley.
The tree was eventually saved with the help of efforts from one man.
Environmental activist John Quigley spent 71 days on a wooden platform in the tree in protest of the city’s removal plan. Quigley would soon learn not everyone agreed with him.
“The windstorms, all the threats, the gunshots, the exploding mailboxes,” said Quigley.
When asked if it was worth it, Quigley’s response was “absolutely.”
A compromise was met and the tree was carefully removed from its original location and then replanted at its current home at Pico Canyon Park.
After 22 years since Quigley climbed the tree, Old Glory has become an LA County Historic Landmark, giving it protection from ever being targeted again.
“That tree is an incredible teacher, and I think will continue to teach now, with this landmark status,” said Quigley. “Never underestimate the power of one person to create a sea of change in society.”
Arborists believe the tree’s life dates back to the 1600s.
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