Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency in Los Angeles for Boyle Heights warehouse fire
The state has predeployed public health and emergency resources to the city, including 5.5 million N95 masks and commercial-grade air purifiers for community…
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The state has predeployed public health and emergency resources to the city, including 5.5 million N95 masks and commercial-grade air purifiers for community facilities. “We are coordinating closely with our local partners, deploying specialized expertise, and pre-positioning critical supplies so communities have the support they need both now and throughout recovery,” Newsom said. If the fire is still producing a significant amount of smoke on Sunday afternoon, it will continue to impact Central and East Los Angeles.”. Smoke billowing from the cold storage facility in Boyle Heights on Saturday, June 20, 2026, nearly four days after the fire first started.
Furthermore, The 500,000-square-foot warehouse stores 85 million pounds of frozen food. Moore said the nature of the materials inside has made the fire difficult to control, as the foam insulation continues to burn slowly once ignited. At around 5:10 p.m. on Saturday, aerial footage showed another flare-up in the fire on the roof of the building.
In addition, The Los Angeles Fire Department said on X that it responded to a fire in the nearby Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, and that as of 1:30 p.m., forward progress of the fire was contained at 10 acres. The damaged facility connects food products to approximately 10 million people, said Lineage Logistics, the private owner of the supply chain hub.
One point remains disputed: Divergent figures — The governor’s statement follows an earlier state of emergency announced by the Los… ; Authored by Melanie Sun via The Epoch Times, California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a….
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The state has predeployed public health and emergency resources to the city, including 5.5 million N95 masks and commercial-grade air purifiers for community facilities. “We are coordinating closely with our local partners, deploying specialized expertise, and pre-positioning critical supplies so communities have the support they need both now and throughout recovery,” Newsom said.
reliability moderate3/3 sourcesIf the fire is still producing a significant amount of smoke on Sunday afternoon, it will continue to impact Central and East Los Angeles.”
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesSmoke billowing from the cold storage facility in Boyle Heights on Saturday, June 20, 2026, nearly four days after the fire first started.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe 500,000-square-foot warehouse stores 85 million pounds of frozen food.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesMoore said the nature of the materials inside has made the fire difficult to control, as the foam insulation continues to burn slowly once ignited.
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At around 5:10 p.m. on Saturday, aerial footage showed another flare-up in the fire on the roof of the building.
according to CBS News — LatestThe Los Angeles Fire Department said on X that it responded to a fire in the nearby Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, and that as of 1:30 p.m., forward progress of the fire was contained at 10 acres.
according to Los Angeles TimesThe damaged facility connects food products to approximately 10 million people, said Lineage Logistics, the private owner of the supply chain hub.
according to ZeroHedgeTwo shelter locations have opened to support anyone affected by the fire, including at the Pecan Recreation Center, which is located at 145 S. Pecan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033 and City Terrace Park, which is located at 1126 N. Hazard Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90063.
according to CBS News — LatestJon Putman for CA Post “The food’s not savable, unfortunately,” Chief Moore said during a Saturday press conference, “according to FOX 11 . “What we’re dealing with now is 85 million pounds of food that’s about to go bad and to spoil…
according to New York PostLocal news stations showed smoke billowing from the burning roof of the 491,000-square-foot warehouse, where it is believed to have started around 2:30 p.m. on June 17.
according to ZeroHedgeJon Putman for CA Post Firefighters have been battling the inferno at Lineage Logistics’ 500,000 square foot facility in Boyle Heights.
according to New York PostThe blaze broke out on Wednesday, after the roof of a 500,000-sq-ft cold storage facility in Boyle Heights caught on fire.
according to The Guardian — US NewsA worker who answered the phone shortly after 1 p.m. at LA Clay Shooting Sports Park, 831 Rosemead Blvd., said workers were evacuating all customers from the property where the fire started.
according to Los Angeles TimesOnce the fire is completely put out, LAFD will have to remove some 85m lbs of rotted food.
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- The Los Angeles Fire Department chief, Jaime Moore, said in a news conference on Saturday…CBS News — Latest
- The roof fire was extinguished within six hours, but firefighters are still struggling to…The Guardian — US News, ZeroHedge
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- Residents for miles away have been hit by the smoke.Los Angeles Times, ZeroHedge
- Residents were advised that while smoke may be irritating—particularly for those…CBS News — Latest
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- "Lineage is the tenant-operator of this building," the company said in a statement.CBS News — Latest
- Lineage said Saturday that the cause of the fire has still “not been determined.” “We are…ZeroHedge
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The 500,000-square-foot warehouse stores 85 million pounds of frozen food.
omitted byRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideMoore said the nature of the materials inside has made the fire difficult to control, as the foam insulation continues to burn slowly once…
omitted byRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideOn Saturday afternoon, South Coast Air Quality Management District officials said that a particle pollution advisory was extended until at…
omitted byPublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideRight sideSmoke billowing from the cold storage facility in Boyle Heights on Saturday, June 20, 2026, nearly four days after the fire first started.
omitted byPublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideRight sideThe state has predeployed public health and emergency resources to the city, including 5.5 million N95 masks and commercial-grade air…
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Monday, June 22
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A fire at a cold-storage warehouse in Los Angeles has been burning for days. Here’s what we know - CNN
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Sunday, June 21
Gavin Newsom declares a State of Emergency for Boyle Heights warehouse fire - KTLA
Reliability 68 · high7 sources5 independent voices3 countries · 1 languagesrewrites detectedLos Angeles mayor declares emergency to combat Boyle Heights warehouse fire
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