Smoke From L.A. Warehouse Fire Chokes Area for Days

A fire at a Lineage Logistics cold storage warehouse in Los Angeles’ Boyle Heights has been burning for days, spreading smoke and prompting emergency declarations. The fire, which started on June 17, has reached “very unhealthy” air quality levels across parts of Southern California, with authorities shutting down intersections and distributing masks and supplies to residents. Firefighters have been battling the blaze around the clock, with California Gov. Gavin Newsom issuing a state of emergency declaration and deploying 5.5 million N95 respirator masks and other emergency supplies. The fire has been complicated by the facility’s design and potential ammonia risks, with concerns that the chemical could be released into surrounding neighborhoods. Despite the challenges, firefighters have made progress in containing the blaze, with Lineage Logistics confirming that no measurable ammonia concentrations have been recorded in the community since the fire began. The smoke from the fire has been visible for miles, with hazy skies looming over Dodger Stadium and prompting air quality warnings. The fire has also disrupted daily life in the area, with residents describing difficulty breathing and sleeping and some describing the smell as unbearable.