L.A. declares state of emergency over Boyle Heights fire
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have declared a state of emergency due to a persistent warehouse fire in Boyle Heights. The declaration aims to expedite state resources for firefighting, air quality monitoring, and public health protection.
Why it matters
The emergency declaration highlights the severity of the environmental and public health risks posed by the industrial fire to the local community.
Firefighters continue battling a fire that’s been burning for days at Lineage Logistics cold storage in Boyle Heights on Saturday. (Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Times) By Hayley Smith and Laurence Darmiento June 20, 2026 Updated 9:53 PM PT 79 10 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here .
The report relies on official statements from government officials and provides factual details regarding the emergency response.
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