Boyle Heights Fire Emergency

LA officials declared an emergency as a warehouse fire spread smoke across the region.

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LA firefighters battle warehouse blaze amid concerns over billowing smoke

What we know about the Boyle Heights warehouse fire in Los Angeles

LA Mayor Bass declares emergency to secure resources to help fight warehouse fire

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared emergencies as a massive warehouse fire in Boyle Heights continued to burn for days, sending thick smoke and haze across the region. The blaze broke out June 17 inside a roughly 500,000-square-foot frozen-food or cold-storage warehouse, prompting firefighters to keep battling a stubborn fire that officials say requires additional resources. Bass said the city and county opened spaces for families seeking relief from the smoke, while Newsom directed state agencies to provide extra assistance. Health officials warned residents, especially those with heart or lung conditions, to take precautions as smoke blanketed parts of Los Angeles.