47 Freeway reopened after firefighters move hazardous batteries and scorched big rig

The 47 Freeway and the Vincent Thomas Bridge reopened after firefighters cleared all the hazardous lithium-ion batteries that burned a big rig off the roadway Friday night. The Los Angeles Fire Department said crews moved the smoldering container to a rail yard near Fire Station 40 to allow crews to monitor it throughout the night and morning.

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