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Firefighters battle blaze at South El Monte shooting range
By Kris Wernowsky at Los Angeles Times - California
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
The fire resulted in a massive plume of smoke that could be seen for miles, joining the smoke that continues to emanate from the nearby fire at a Boyle Heights cold storage facility that has been burning since Wednesday.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The fire at the South El Monte shooting range adds to the growing concern about air quality in the Greater Los Angeles area, particularly for residents of surrounding cities like Los Angeles, which is already dealing with the impacts of the nearby Boyle Heights cold storage facility fire. As the city of Los Angeles, also known as the 'City of Homes', has its own city government and police department, its residents may be wondering what measures are being taken to mitigate the effects of these fires on their community. The Los Angeles Unified School District, which serves the city of Los Angeles, may need to consider the air quality when deciding whether to hold outdoor activities or sports events. With the city's proximity to the fires, residents should be prepared for potential disruptions and take necessary precautions to protect themselves from the poor air quality.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: Los Angeles Times - California ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The fire resulted in a massive plume of smoke that could be seen for miles, joining the smoke that continues to emanate from the nearby fire at a Boyle Heights cold storage facility that has been burning since Wednesday.
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