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News in English (USA) / 23.06.2026 / 18:00

Ongoing Fire at Boyle Heights Warehouse Causes Health Concerns and State of Emergency in Los Angeles

A massive fire at a cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, has been burning for over a week, prompting health concerns among residents and a State of Emergency declaration by Governor Newsom. As smoke continues to blanket parts of the city, many residents have formed long lines to receive air purifiers and masks. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is working to extinguish the blaze and hopes to achieve full extinguishment soon. Meanwhile, air quality warnings remain in effect, with the smoke affecting schools and outdoor activities in the surrounding areas. The fire, believed to have originated from testing conducted by solar contractors, raises significant concerns about air pollution and health risks for the local community.
NPR, Los Angeles Times, NBC Los Angeles, LAist, The New York Times, ABC7 Los Angeles, KTLA, BBC, The Guardian, Los Angeles Fire Department