A shelter-in-place directive has been lifted in the Boyle Heights area following a massive warehouse fire, yet the area continues to experience significant effects from the smoke.
The fire erupted just before 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday at a cold storage facility located in the 1400 block of South Los Palos Street.
The Los Angeles Fire Department characterized the extensive blaze as a “very complex” incident, presenting multiple hazards for the firefighting teams.
No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is still undetermined.
Lineage, the organization that operates the facility, believes the fire originated from contractors working on the solar panels situated on the roof.
County agencies, in collaboration with regional partners, are diligently monitoring the situation and providing timely updates to those affected.
A temporary shelter aims to provide a safer indoor space for community members impacted by smoke-related issues while emergency personnel persist in their firefighting efforts.
