Port of Los Angeles marina fire outbreak

Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Mayne (Katherine & nbsp; Main), said all vessels docked at the Port of Los Angeles are safe to leave the port of fire zone. About 850 dock workers working in the field as early as the flames began, had been evacuated in advance, so although fierce fire, but no injuries.

Fire officials said the cause of the fire is under investigation. Local media reported that fire workers during welding operations, warehouse dock to prevent the appearance of sea erosion, coated with a chemical material, after fire destroyed the warehouse, thick smoke and exhaust lingering near the harbor. Because of smoke and exhaust cause serious air pollution, Port of Long Beach also temporarily closed.

Impact of the fire on the day to the public since 1976 is the most serious one. December 7, 1976, an explosion occurred Port of Los Angeles Pier 46 boat ship loading of crude oil unloading, half boat dock building and several buildings were destroyed, six crew members were killed and three crew members missing and 49 people were injured, several Glass miles within a building full shattered.