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NewsTelemundo 52 — LocalJuly 2, 2026Los Angeles

Expansion of Air Purifier Program for Boyle Heights Fire Residents

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) has approved $5 million to expand a program providing free HEPA air purifiers to residents affected by a warehouse fire in Boyle Heights. The funding aims to meet high demand from the community and covers the cost of units and three years of replacement filters.

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Why It Matters

Residents in East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, and West Commerce can now access up to two free air purifiers and three years of replacement filters to mitigate smoke exposure from the ongoing warehouse cleanup.

Key Facts

  • The South Coast AQMD board approved $5 million in additional funding for residential air purifiers.
  • Eligible residents can receive up to two HEPA air purifiers and three years of replacement filters.
  • The program serves residents in the East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, and West Commerce (ELABHWC) communities.
  • Approximately 2,000 applications for air filters have been submitted in the last two weeks.
  • Cleanup efforts involve removing debris and 85 million pounds of decomposing food from the warehouse site.
  • Applicants must provide an official ID and a utility bill (water, gas, or electricity) to verify residency.
  • Distribution is conducted on a first-come, first-served basis until supplies are exhausted.
  • Applications can be submitted online at www.aqmd.gov/raf.

Who's Mentioned

organizationSouth Coast Air Quality Management District“The agency managing the air purifier distribution program.”personMichael Cacciotti“President of the South Coast AQMD Board.”locationBoyle Heights“Primary area affected by the warehouse fire.”other2,000“Number of applications received by the agency in the last two weeks.”other85 million“Pounds of decomposing food being removed from the fire site.”