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Businesses say smoke from Boyle Heights warehouse fire is keeping customers away

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tracey Leong, as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · June 23, 2026 · 1 min read

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A warehouse fire in Boyle Heights has been affecting local businesses. The fire, which started at a 500,000-square-foot building, produced thick smoke that covered the region. This smoke has been a problem for nearby businesses, as it has been keeping customers away.

Conditions are finally starting to improve after days of smoke. Further details about the fire and its impact on the community are available from NBC Los Angeles.

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Category: safety · Published: June 23, 2026 · Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Businesses say smoke from Boyle Heights warehouse fire is keeping customers away

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