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LAFD expects to extinguish nearly week-long Boyle Heights fire in coming days
By Jonathan Lloyd at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· June 23, 2026
· 5 min read
What to KnowA fire broke out Wednesday on the rooftop of a 500,000-square-foot cold food storage building in Boyle Heights. The building, which has a solar farm on its roof, continued to smolder nearly a week later, leading to days of air quality advisories LAFD Fire Chief Jaime Moore said he hop...
Key takeaway In a post on X, the Los Angeles City Controller said LAFD-related costs from the fire to Los Angeles taxpayers total about about $3 million.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The prolonged fire at the Boyle Heights cold food storage building has significant implications for the local community, particularly in terms of air quality and economic impact. With a particulate pollution advisory still in effect, residents in surrounding areas are advised to take precautions, highlighting the need for continued monitoring of air quality in the region. The estimated $3 million in LAFD-related costs will also be borne by Los Angeles taxpayers, underscoring the financial burden of such incidents on the city. As the LAFD works to extinguish the fire, attention will turn to the cleanup and recovery efforts, which will be crucial in minimizing the disruption to the local economy and ensuring the safety of the community. The fact that the building is owned by the Lineage company, a major player in the cold storage industry, also raises questions about the potential impact on the local food supply chain.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? What to KnowA fire broke out Wednesday on the rooftop of a 500,000-square-foot cold food storage building in Boyle Heights. The building, which has a solar farm on its roof, continued to smolder nearly a week later, leading to days of air quality advisories LAFD Fire Chief Jaime Moore said he hop...
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