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East LA family camps near beach to escape stench from Lineage warehouse destroyed in fire
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Madison Weil , as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)
· August 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the situation are available from ABC7 Los Angeles.
A family from East LA has taken temporary residence near the beach to escape a strong odor. The smell is coming from a warehouse that was destroyed in a fire. The warehouse, located in Boyle Heights, is the source of the unpleasant smell.
Rotting food is causing the odor, which has become unbearable for the family. Further details about the situation are available from ABC7 Los Angeles . The family's decision to camp near the beach is a result of the odor's severity, which they found impossible to tolerate in their own home.
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Category: safety Published: August 1, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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