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NewsTelemundo 52 — LocalJuly 17, 2026Los Angeles

One Month After Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire: Residents and Businesses Face Ongoing Health and Odor Issues

Thirty days after a fire at a Lineage food warehouse in Boyle Heights, residents and business owners are dealing with severe odors, pest infestations, and economic disruption. The company expects the cleanup of 85 million pounds of spoiled food to continue until mid-August.

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Why It Matters

Residents and local business owners in Boyle Heights are experiencing ongoing health concerns and economic losses due to the presence of 85 million pounds of rotting food and associated pest infestations following a warehouse fire.

Key Facts

  • A fire at a Lineage food warehouse in Boyle Heights has left 85 million pounds of food and meat products to rot.
  • The cleanup process for the spoiled food began on June 28, 11 days after the fire started.
  • Lineage estimates the total removal of spoiled food will take approximately 45 days from the start of the cleanup.
  • The projected completion date for the removal of all spoiled food and waste is August 13.
  • Residents report severe odors and pest infestations, including large flies, in the surrounding area.
  • Local business owners, including auto repair shops, report economic losses and the need to relocate operations.
  • UCLA researchers have confirmed the presence of toxins in the air in Boyle Heights.
  • Residents have been displaced from their homes for approximately three weeks due to the conditions.

Who's Mentioned

organizationUCLA“Researchers who confirmed the presence of toxins in the air.”personAreli de Jesús“A local resident and business owner displaced by the fire.”organizationLineage“The company owning the warehouse where the fire occurred.”personMartín Ramírez“A local auto repair business owner affected by the fire.”personMaría Mercedes Ticas“A local resident concerned about health impacts.”locationBoyle Heights“The community affected by the warehouse fire.”personPadilla“A Senator who visited the site.”