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Stubborn Boyle Heights fire continues to impact SoCal's air
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Karla Rendon , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Los Angeles Fire Department has warned residents about the smell of smoke from the fire, which has spread to most of the city.
A commercial fire in Boyle Heights is still burning and affecting air quality in the area. Two alerts related to air quality are currently in effect due to the fire. The Los Angeles Fire Department has warned residents about the smell of smoke from the fire, which has spread to most of the city.
Residents who are affected by the smoke are being advised to limit their exposure to it. Further information about the fire and its impact on air quality is available from the Los Angeles Fire Department and other local sources, including NBC Los Angeles.
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Category: safety Published: June 20, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A commercial fire in Boyle Heights is still burning and affecting air quality in the area. Two alerts related to air quality are currently in effect due to the fire. The Los Angeles Fire Department…
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