NewsTelemundo 52 — LocalJune 28, 2026Los Angeles
Cleanup Begins at Boyle Heights Warehouse After Major Fire
Cleanup crews have begun removing 85 million pounds of spoiled food from a Lineage warehouse in Boyle Heights following a fire that burned for a week. While the fire was extinguished on June 24, officials are now managing the biological risks associated with the decomposing food stored at the facility.
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Residents in Boyle Heights are experiencing odors from 85 million pounds of rotting food, prompting ongoing monitoring by city officials for potential biological hazards.
Key Facts
- Cleanup operations began on Sunday, June 25, at the Lineage warehouse on South Los Palos Street.
- The fire was officially extinguished on June 24 after burning for approximately one week.
- Approximately 85 million pounds of food stored in the refrigerated facility must be removed.
- Hazardous materials, including ammonia and other refrigerants, have already been removed from the site.
- The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with Lineage suggesting it may have been accidentally started by solar panel subcontractors.
- Lineage has contracted Signal Restoration Services to manage the cleanup process.
- City officials are monitoring the site for biological risks caused by the decomposition of the stored food.
- The fire previously triggered 'shelter-in-place' orders for nearby residents due to smoke.
Who's Mentioned
organizationLineage“Owner of the warehouse facility where the fire occurred.”personJaime Moore“Chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department.”locationBoyle Heights“Neighborhood in Los Angeles affected by the fire and subsequent cleanup.”organizationSignal Restoration Services“Company hired by Lineage to perform the cleanup.”