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NewsTelemundo 52 — LocalJune 27, 2026Los Angeles

New Resource Center Opens for Boyle Heights Fire Victims

A community resilience center has opened at the East Los Angeles Library to assist residents impacted by the recent fire at a Lineage cold storage facility. The center provides health services, air quality supplies, and information from various county departments.

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Why It Matters

Residents affected by the Boyle Heights fire can access health screenings, air purifiers, and masks at the East Los Angeles Library, while the facility owner is held responsible for the cleanup of 85 million pounds of spoiled food.

Key Facts

  • A community resilience center is open at the East Los Angeles Library to assist fire-affected residents.
  • The center offers a mobile health clinic, air purifiers, and masks on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Participating agencies include the Departments of Mental Health, Consumer and Business Affairs, and Animal Care and Control.
  • The center is located at 4837 E. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90022.
  • Operating hours: June 27-28 (1-5 p.m.); June 29-July 4 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.).
  • Approximately 85 million pounds of spoiled food must be removed from the Lineage warehouse.
  • City officials identified the spoiled food as a potential biohazard risk for nearby neighborhoods.
  • Lineage and the warehouse owner are financially responsible for the cleanup under the supervision of the Department of Emergency Management.
  • Lineage has hired Signal Restoration Services to conduct the cleanup.
  • The cause of the fire is under investigation, with Lineage suggesting potential involvement of solar panel subcontractors.

Who's Mentioned

organizationLineage“Owner of the warehouse where the fire occurred.”personHilda Solis“Los Angeles County Supervisor who announced the center.”personJaime Moore“Los Angeles Fire Department Chief who confirmed financial responsibility for cle”locationEast Los Angeles Library“Site of the community resilience center.”location4837 E. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90022“Address of the resource center.”organizationSignal Restoration Services“Contracted company for cleanup.”other85 million“Pounds of spoiled food requiring disposal.”