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Simi Valley residents now dealing with stench from Lineage fire's food waste
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Keenan Willard , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Lineage says it has finished removing over 80 million pounds of rotting food from the warehouse. The waste originated from a warehouse in Boyle Heights.
Food waste from a warehouse fire is causing problems for nearby communities. The waste, from a Lineage warehouse, was dumped at a landfill after the fire. People living near the landfill have been dealing with a strong stench from the waste. The smell is bad enough that it can be noticed at night.
The waste originated from a warehouse in Boyle Heights. Lineage says it has finished removing over 80 million pounds of rotting food from the warehouse.
Further details about the situation and community reactions are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 31, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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