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NewsNBC Los Angeles (KNBC) – LocalJune 30, 2026Los Angeles

Cleanup Efforts Underway at Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Site

Two weeks after a massive fire at a Lineage cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, crews are working to remove rotting food and extinguish lingering hot spots. The city has set a 45-day goal for the removal of all spoiled food from the facility.

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Why It Matters

Residents living near the warehouse are experiencing ongoing odor issues and air quality concerns while cleanup crews work to clear the site and prevent the fire from reigniting.

Key Facts

  • The mayor has established a 45-day deadline for the removal of all spoiled food from the warehouse.
  • Over a dozen truckloads of spoiled food have been removed from the site as of Tuesday.
  • The warehouse facility spans 500,000 square feet and has a storage capacity of over 85 million pounds of food.
  • Firefighters are currently using water cannons to douse smoldering debris because the interior remains too dangerous for foot access.
  • Crews are actively working to reach and extinguish hot spots buried under debris to prevent reignition.
  • Lineage has installed deodorizers around the building to mitigate odors.
  • The warehouse owner is expected to cover the building to reduce odors once hot spots are addressed.
  • The Los Angeles Fire Department states there are no health concerns for the general public, despite resident concerns regarding air quality.

Who's Mentioned

organizationLineage“Owner of the warehouse facility where the fire occurred.”personEstela Lopez“Local resident affected by the warehouse fire.”locationBoyle Heights“Neighborhood where the warehouse is located.”personBranden Silverman“Captain with the Los Angeles Fire Department.”organizationLos Angeles Fire Department“The agency managing the fire suppression and cleanup oversight.”