LOS ANGELES – Mayor Karen Bass today issued the following statement:
“I have been briefed on the San Pedro Bay Port Complex fire by LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley, and I want to thank our LAFD firefighters for keeping drivers, Port workers and the surrounding community safe as this situation is resolved. LAFD firefighters arrived on scene shortly after reports of the traffic accident and established an isolation perimeter. Hazardous material specialists are also on scene. My office has been in touch with Port of Los Angeles leadership and Caltrans officials regarding the impact of the closure on Port functions as well as traffic detours. We are working quickly to resolve this issue. Safety, as always, is our top priority."