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EPA tracking air quality as dangerous pollution levels spike overnight near Boyle Heights fire

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kevin Ozebek, as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · June 23, 2026 · 1 min read

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In Los Angeles, a notable increase in pollution levels occurred. This development is related to a fire in the area. A device to monitor air quality was set up near the scene of the fire. This device recorded a significant change in pollution levels during the night. Further information about this situation is available from local news sources, such as ABC7 Los Angeles.

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Category: safety · Published: June 23, 2026 · Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Byline on source page	Kevin Ozebek, as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)
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Source published	Jun 23, 2026
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EPA tracking air quality as dangerous pollution levels spike overnight near Boyle Heights fire

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