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Neighbors near the Lineage fire are dealing with odors and pests. The next challenge: extreme heat
By Isaac Ceja | Boyle Heights Beat at LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· July 15, 2026
· 4 min read
Oscar Ordoñez sits near a sign informing customers that his taco stand has relocated because of the Lineage warehouse fire.(Isaac Ceja / Boyle Heights Beat)This story first appeared on The LA Local.When the smoke from the Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights cleared, Guido Borjas, 71, and his ...
Key takeaway When the smoke from the Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights cleared, Guido Borjas, 71, and his family began noticing the smell of rotting food and the sound of flies buzzing around.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Oscar Ordoñez sits near a sign informing customers that his taco stand has relocated because of the Lineage warehouse fire.(Isaac Ceja / Boyle Heights Beat)This story first appeared on The LA Local.When the smoke from the Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights cleared, Guido Borjas, 71, and his ...
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