The Port of Los Angeles shuttered several terminals because of the fire, which was expected to burn for up to 48 hours. Part of a highway was closed where the truck had overturned.

Lithium-ion (Li-on) batteries, used in most electric vehicle battery packs, are notorious for being flammable. Once they catch fire, it takes significant efforts and methods to extinguish it. This is why when fire risk issues are discovered on EVs, automakers are quick to recall it to fix or replace it, with BMW recently experiencing this problem.

One logistics exec says the closures could cause "major delays" for companies needing to reschedule container pick-up times via truck.

The Vincent Thomas Bridge, running through the Port of Los Angeles, remains closed in both directions as fire crews let the toxic truck fire burn out on its own.

The 47 Freeway and the Vincent Thomas Bridge remained closed Friday morning, Sept. 27, as Los Angeles city firefighters continue to monitor a lithium-battery fire erupted after a truck overturned on Thursday,

The Vincent Thomas Bridge remains closed in San Pedro Friday after a semi overturned causing several lithium batteries to explode in the trailer and catch fire Thursday. Officials say the closure could extend into Saturday as firefighters continue to monitor the trailer,