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Deadline nears for Boyle Heights warehouse fire cleanup
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Jonathan Lloyd , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The fire occurred on June 17 and heavily damaged the cold storage warehouse.
A cleanup deadline is approaching for a warehouse in Boyle Heights that was damaged by a fire. The fire occurred on June 17 and heavily damaged the cold storage warehouse. The company responsible, Lineage Logistics, has been working to remove bulk food waste from the building.
As of the latest update, approximately 93% of the waste has been removed. A deadline of Friday has been set for the completion of the cleanup. The city of Los Angeles mandated this deadline, but details about what happens if it is not met are not available.
Further information can be found through local news sources.
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Category: safety Published: August 13, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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