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Container leak prompts hazmat situation at Port of LA
A hazardous materials crew is investigating a possible gaseous chemical leak from a 40-foot shipping container on a trailer at 920 W. Harry Bridges Blvd. in Wilmington.
LOS ANGELES - Emergency responders are on the scene of a hazardous materials investigation in Wilmington after a shipping container was discovered leaking an unknown gas.
The incident is contained within a shipping facility, and specialized units are working to identify the chemical involved.
What we know:
Just after 9:10 a.m. on Friday, the Los Angeles Fire Department received a preliminary report of a 40-foot shipping container on a trailer that was visibly "off-gassing" at 920 W. Harry Bridges Blvd.
Hazardous Materials specialists arrived shortly after to set up a safety perimeter around the affected area.
Crews are utilizing air monitoring equipment and checking the container’s placards to confirm the type of product inside.
What we don't know:
The specific chemical leaking from the container has not yet been identified, and the cause of the leak—whether a structural failure of the container or a chemical reaction—remains unknown.
Authorities have not yet specified how long the container had been at the site before the off-gassing was noticed.
What's next:
Hazmat teams will continue to monitor the air to ensure no toxic vapors drift beyond the immediate facility.
Once the chemical is identified, crews will determine if the container can be safely sealed on-site or if the contents must be offloaded into a secure vessel.
Traffic on Harry Bridges Boulevard may experience minor delays as emergency vehicles remain positioned near the entrance of the facility.
What you can do:
While no formal shelter-in-place order has been issued, residents and workers in the immediate vicinity are advised to:
- Avoid the area around 920 W. Harry Bridges Blvd to allow clear access for emergency vehicles.
- Close windows if you are downwind and notice any unusual or pungent odors as a precaution.
- Follow official channels for updates from the LAFD regarding air quality status.
The Source: This report is based on information from the Los Angeles Fire Department.