Topic: Cargo Fires

2 chapters across the catalog

FLOP30
Episode 1819 2:31:48 - 2:34:50

1819: FLOP30

Port of Los Angeles Fire, Lithium Battery Toxicity

A major fire erupted on the container ship One Henry Hudson at the Port of Los Angeles, involving approximately 100 cargo containers. Many of the containers were loaded with lithium batteries, creating a toxic smoke plume that forced a shelter-in-place order for the surrounding area. Firefighters took a defensive posture due to the unknown chemical risks, and the ship was eventually towed into Santa Monica Bay for containment.

Dangerous Speech
Episode 798 2:10:00 - 2:13:01

798: Dangerous Speech

FAA Warning on Lithium Battery Aircraft Fires

The FAA issues an urgent warning regarding the risk of catastrophic fires caused by lithium-ion batteries in aircraft cargo holds. Recent tests demonstrate that current fire suppression systems are ineffective against battery ignitions. The NTSB recommends restricting the number of batteries carried on flights to prevent further aircraft losses.