Los Angeles under state of emergency due to warehouse fire

globalnation / USA USA Los Angeles under state of emergency due to warehouse fire Agence France-Presse / 08:52 AM June 21, 2026 Share: Black smoke rises from a warehouse fire in Boyle Heights as seen from downtown Los Angeles on June 17, 2026. The Los Angeles Fire Department issued a shelter-in-place order for Boyle Heights due to Hazardous materials after a fire at a storage facility which caused a large cloud of black smoke to be released into the air. Agence France-Presse LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles was under a state of emergency Saturday as fire crews fought a days-long battle against a stubborn warehouse blaze that has filled the air with acrid black smoke.

“This is a major, multi-jurisdictional incident,” Karen Bass, mayor of the second-largest US city, said in a statement. Article continues after this advertisement The declaration will “ensure the city has the resources it needs.”FEATURED STORIES GLOBALNATION Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed again after Israel strikes Lebanon GLOBALNATION Asean urged to seek release of Suu Kyi GLOBALNATION 24 Filipinos freed from 9-month detention in Russia to arrive Sunday READ: Los Angeles warehouse fire prompts shelter-in-place over hazardous air The fire broke out Wednesday afternoon in a 500,000-square-foot (46,400-square-meter) frozen food warehouse, where burning foam insulation, suspected ammonia leakage and melting solar panels have complicated the firefight, officials said.

“The smell of smoke has reached most of the city, and we encourage everyone to limit exposure as much as possible,” the Los Angeles Fire Department said in a Facebook post. The fire has been contained to the warehouse but continues to burn, spewing fumes that smell of burning plastic. Article continues after this advertisement Early on, residents of the area surrounding the warehouse in Boyle Heights, a diverse neighborhood in east Los Angeles, were warned to shelter in place, close windows and avoid breathing the air.

Authorities opened 24-hour relief centers for people unable to otherwise escape the smoke. Article continues after this advertisement But fire officials have since lifted those orders, saying the smoke is not toxic or different from a normal structure fire. READ: Los Angeles fire suspect had grudge against wealthy – prosecutors Air quality officials have issued warnings for people in affected areas to avoid outdoor activity.

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Subscribe to our daily newsletter SIGN ME UP By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy. City Councilwoman Ysabel Jurado, who represents the district where the fire is burning, raised concern over long-term health impacts in Boyle Heights.

“Residents have lived through days of smoke, shelter-in-place orders, disruptions to daily life, and ongoing questions about what this means for their health and well-being,” she said in a statement Saturday. /dl READ NEXT Los Angeles under state of emergency due to warehouse fire Color Your World Foundation brings light of hope to quake-stru... EDITORS' PICK Carlos Yulo wins floor gold, Eldrew takes bronze in Asian meet Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed again after Israel strikes Lebanon Senate on track for July 6 start of Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial – Bantug Bill vs dynasties: Can Senate sharpen dull House version?

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