Los Angeles mayor declares emergency over warehouse fire
Officials say 85 million pounds of food inside the warehouse could spoil as crews battle smoke, ammonia risks and hidden hot spots.
- On Saturday, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared a state of emergency as firefighters continued battling a massive cold-storage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights that ignited Wednesday.
- The blaze began Wednesday at a 500,000-square-foot Lineage Logistics facility, where burning foam insulation, suspected ammonia leakage, and melting solar panels have complicated firefighting efforts.
- Firefighters have relied on continuous helicopter water drops and fire retardant gel to contain the structure, while officials opened smoke respite shelters at Pecan Recreation Center and City Terrace Park.
- Mayor Bass stated the emergency declaration will ensure the city has resources to manage this "major, multi-jurisdictional incident" and address potential biohazards from decaying food inside the warehouse.
- City Councilwoman Ysabel Jurado raised concerns about long-term health impacts and cleanup in Boyle Heights, saying "Residents have lived through days of smoke, shelter-in-place orders, disruptions to daily life, and ongoing questions about what this means for their health and well-being.
117 Articles
117 Articles
How to deal with the smoke, health effects of Boyle Heights cold storage fire
More bad air is expected around the Boyle Heights cold storage facility that has been burning since Wednesday. Residents for miles away have been hit by the smoke. Here is what to know and stay safe. The latest advisories for…
The Epoch Times
California Declares State of Emergency Over Los Angeles Warehouse Fire, Smoke
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Saturday after the Los Angeles mayor asked for state disaster support in the wake of an ongoing warehouse fire that continues to burn more than three days after it started on June 17. “California is mobilizing to support Los Angeles as firefighters and emergency personnel continue their work to contain this fire and protect surrounding communities,” Newsom said in a statement. The sta…
Saudi Gazette
AlKhaleej TodayCalifornia governor declares emergency over Los Angeles warehouse fire
LOS ANGELES — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in response to a fire that has been burning for several days at a cold-storage facility in Los Angeles' Boyle Heights neighborhood.The declaration came as firefighters continued efforts to contain the blaze, which began on Wednesday and has affected air quality in parts of the region.“California is mobilizing to support Los Angeles as firefighters and emergency personne…
The city of Los Angeles has been placed in a state of emergency following a fire. Thick black smoke emerges from the burning warehouse, which is only 20 km from the SoFi Stadium where the Devils face Iran this Sunday evening. ...
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources are Center
![[your]NEWS](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgroundnews.b-cdn.net%2Finterests%2Ffb6dc495f74049f513563c33352175eaa0ecd509.jpg%3Fwidth%3D60&w=128&q=75)
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
