A fire at a massive warehouse has blackened the skies near downtown Los Angeles, prompting a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents due to the risk of hazardous air
By The Associated Press
June 17, 2026, 8:50 PM
LOS ANGELES -- A fire at a massive warehouse blackened the skies near downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon, prompting shelter-in-place orders in the area due to the risk of hazardous air.
Los Angeles firefighters responded around 2:30 p.m. to the blaze, which was sending large plumes of dark smoke into the air in the Boyle Heights neighborhood. Local news stations showed smoke billowing from the burning roof of the warehouse, which was covered in solar panels.
Officials issued an alert to the area shortly after, warning of “hazardous materials nearby.” Residents were told to close all windows, doors and vents, turn off air conditioning and bring people and pets to an inside room.
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Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Jennifer Middleton said there was previous concern over the fire burning an ammonia line, but that danger had “dissipated.” The roof blaze had been extinguished by late afternoon and firefighters were entering the building to assess the interior, Middleton said.
The building at the address is listed online as a cold storage warehouse owned by Lineage Logistics for the transport of frozen or other temperature-controlled goods. It contains 491,000 square feet (45,600 square meters) of warehouse space, according to its website. The company did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment.
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ABC News (US)IndependentCenter3 days agoA fire broke out at a large warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, causing dark smoke to fill the sky and leading to a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents due to concerns about hazardous air. Firefighters arrived at approximately 2:30 p.m. and managed to put out the roof fire by late afternoon. Officials warned of 'hazardous materials nearby,' advising residents to take precautions such as closing windows and turning off air conditioning. The warehouse, owned by Lineage Logistics, is used for storing and transporting temperature-controlled goods. Fire department officials indicated担忧
Bias read (Center): The article provides a straightforward account of the incident without apparent ideological framing. It reports facts about the fire, the response from authorities, and details about the warehouse without showing clear bias toward any particular political stance.
Official sources cited
- government Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Jennifer Middleton
The Washington TimesIndependentCenter3 days agoA fire broke out at a large warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, causing dark smoke to fill the sky and leading to shelter-in-place orders due to concerns over hazardous air. Firefighters responded quickly, and officials warned residents to take precautions such as closing windows and turning off air conditioning. The fire department reported that concerns about an ammonia line had subsided, and the roof blaze was extinguished by late afternoon. Firefighters were entering the building to assess the interior. The warehouse is owned by Lineage Logistics and used for storing temperature-regul
Bias read (Center): The article provides a straightforward account of the incident without apparent ideological framing. It reports facts about the fire, the response, and the measures taken by authorities without showing clear bias toward any political perspective.
Official sources cited
- government Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Jennifer Middleton
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