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Nearly 1 month since Boyle Heights warehouse fire, Padilla urges EPA to monitor clean-up
By Josh Haskell at ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
Nearly one month after the warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, there's still millions of pounds of rotting food inside the 250,000-square-foot section of the warehouse that wasn't destroyed.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The ongoing situation at the Boyle Heights warehouse fire site poses significant concerns for local residents and the environment. With millions of pounds of rotting food remaining inside the damaged section of the warehouse, the potential for hazardous conditions and unpleasant odors is high. As Senator Padilla urges the EPA to monitor the clean-up efforts, it is crucial that the agency ensures the removal of the rotting food is done in a safe and timely manner to prevent any further risks to the community. The proximity of the warehouse to residential areas and the potential for contamination of soil and water sources make it imperative that the clean-up process is thoroughly supervised and executed. The community will be watching closely to see how the situation is handled and whether the necessary measures are taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Nearly one month after the warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, there's still millions of pounds of rotting food inside the 250,000-square-foot section of the warehouse that wasn't destroyed.
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