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How to get free soil testing after the warehouse fire in Boyle Heights
By Genesis Cruz | Boyle Heights Beat at LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· June 26, 2026
· 3 min read
White smoke billowed out of a cold storage facility in Boyle Heights on Friday, June 19, 2026.(Jessica Perez / Boyle Heights Beat)This story first appeared on The LA Local.Following the Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, many residents have expressed concerns about contaminants from smoke a...
Key takeaway (Jessica Perez / Boyle Heights Beat)This story first appeared on The LA Local.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The offer of free soil testing by the USC Department of Earth Sciences' CLEAN project is a crucial step in addressing the concerns of Boyle Heights and East L.A. residents following the Lineage warehouse fire. As residents collect and submit their soil samples, the results will provide valuable insight into the potential contamination of their properties. This is particularly important for homeowners with gardens or yards where children play, as contaminated soil can have long-term health implications. The fact that residents can drop off their samples at Boyle Heights City Hall makes the process more accessible, demonstrating a commitment to community engagement and public health. As the results of the soil testing become available, it will be important to watch how the city and local organizations respond to any findings of contamination, and what steps they take to support affected residents in mitigating any potential health risks.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? White smoke billowed out of a cold storage facility in Boyle Heights on Friday, June 19, 2026.(Jessica Perez / Boyle Heights Beat)This story first appeared on The LA Local.Following the Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, many residents have expressed concerns about contaminants from smoke a...
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