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An explosion scare, then a warehouse fire: Californians want answers about hazardous chemicals
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The fire had started several days earlier, on June 17, and was still burning on June 22.
A state of emergency was declared in the Boyle Heights neighborhood. This decision came as a fire grew in intensity, prompting evacuations. The fire had started several days earlier, on June 17, and was still burning on June 22.
Details about the fire are available from local news sources. It is known that the fire occurred at a cold storage facility. Firefighters were battling the blaze.
Further information about the incident can be found through local news outlets, including accounts from people in the area, such as an 84-year-old man who took action when he learned of the fire.
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Category: safety Published: June 28, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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