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State of emergency declared over Boyle Heights warehouse fire; air quality reaches unhealthy level
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Jessica Perez, Alejandra Molina, Claudia Koerner | Boyle Heights Beat and Fiona , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Mayor Karen Bass due to a warehouse fire in Boyle Heights.
A. Mayor Karen Bass due to a warehouse fire in Boyle Heights. This declaration was followed by a state of emergency declared by Gov.
Gavin Newsom, which will provide the city with additional resources. The fire has caused air quality concerns, with levels reaching unhealthy standards. Smoke from the fire has been a problem, with reports of the fire appearing to reignite.
Further details about the warehouse fire and its impact on the community are available from local news sources, including photos of the smoke from the fire.
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Category: safety Published: June 20, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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