Boyle Heights
Coverage of Boyle Heights in the Nexus archive.
- At least 2 injured when driver crashes near restaurant in Boyle Heights
At least two people were injured when a driver crashed near a restaurant in Boyle Heights. A witness reported that the driver struck a family having lunch outside the establishment.
- 3 hospitalized in crash outside Boyle Heights grocery store
Three people were hospitalized after a crash outside a Boyle Heights grocery store on Tuesday afternoon. The Los Angeles Police Department responded to the incident at Cesar Chavez Avenue and Lorena Street around 3:20 p.m., but details on how the crash occurred remain unclear.
- Deadline nears for LAUSD Boyle Heights families to apply for $250 in cash aid
Families in Boyle Heights with children in LAUSD schools have until July 8 to apply for $250 cash aid from the LAUSD Education Foundation’s compassion fund, following the June 17 Lineage warehouse fire. The fund, supported by donations and the California Community Foundation, aims to address financial stress and health issues like asthma flare-ups reported by affected families.
- Boyle Heights fire: Mobile health clinic opens as city prepares for community meetings
A free mobile health clinic is opening in Boyle Heights at Ruben Salazar Park to address residents' concerns about odors and health issues following a warehouse fire. The city is preparing for community meetings.
- Boyle Heights fire: Mayor Bass demands faster cleanup, more support for residents in new letter
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is demanding faster cleanup and increased support for residents following a warehouse fire that destroyed a cold storage facility in Boyle Heights. The mayor's letter calls for greater accountability in the cleanup process.
- After Boyle Heights warehouse fire, residents take environmental testing into their own hands
Residents in Boyle Heights are conducting environmental testing of the L.A. River and Lineage warehouse fire runoff, partnering with UCLA and Columbia University to analyze contaminants. The initiative addresses concerns about pollution impacts and health risks, particularly in communities with disproportionate environmental burdens.
- Lineage says solar panel owners demanded crews stop demolition at Boyle Heights warehouse
Lineage's CEO wrote a letter to Mayor Bass and Supervisor Solis regarding a work stoppage by Altus Power at a Boyle Heights warehouse, requesting intervention to resume demolition. The solar panel owners are reportedly demanding that crews halt the demolition.
- Boyle Heights community demands permanent closure of burned Lineage warehouse
Residents of Boyle Heights are demanding the permanent closure of a burned-out warehouse operated by Lineage. The community seeks to ensure the facility is not reopened.
- Los Angeles to pay $20 million to teen who lost leg in Boyle Heights hit-and-run
Los Angeles has agreed to pay $20 million to Joshua Mora, a teen who lost his leg in a Boyle Heights hit-and-run. Mora sued the city, alleging officials were aware of the intersection's dangers.
- Los Angeles to pay $20 million to teen who lost leg in Boyle Heights hit-and-run
Los Angeles has agreed to pay $20 million to Joshua Mora, a teen who lost his leg in a hit-and-run accident in Boyle Heights. Mora sued the city, alleging officials were aware of the dangerous conditions at the intersection where the incident occurred.
- Residents demand warehouse be shut down after fire blankets Boyle Heights in smoke, putrid odor
Residents and community groups in Boyle Heights are demanding Lineage, the company managing a cold-storage warehouse, to shut it down and clean up after a fire caused smoke and a putrid odor.
- Residents demand warehouse be shut down after fire blankets Boyle Heights in smoke, putrid odor
Residents and community groups in Boyle Heights are demanding Lineage, the company managing a cold-storage warehouse damaged in a fire, to clean up and permanently leave the area. The fire caused widespread smoke and a putrid odor, prompting local calls for action.
- Knife-wielding man rushes at LAPD officers in tense body cam video
The Los Angeles Police Department released body camera video of an officer-involved shooting in Boyle Heights that hospitalized a man. The incident occurred in May when officers responded to an assault report involving a deadly weapon in the 3000 block of Glenn Avenue. Robert Velazquez, 40, was involved in the confrontation.
- ER visits spiked around Boyle Heights during warehouse fire, public health data shows
ER visits near Boyle Heights tripled during a warehouse fire, according to public health data. Some residents reported improvements in the smell of rotting food during the same period.
- Hospital visits for smoke inhalation spiked during Boyle Heights warehouse fire
Hospital visits for smoke inhalation increased during the Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, with patients reporting throat pain and breathing problems.
- Hospital visits for smoke inhalation spiked during Boyle Heights warehouse fire
The weeklong Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights led to a surge in hospital visits for throat pain and breathing problems. The fire coincided with increased concerns about smoke inhalation among Angelenos.
- Company has weeks to complete cleanup of Boyle Heights warehouse fire, officials announce
Los Angeles officials issued an emergency order requiring Lineage Logistics to clean up a Boyle Heights warehouse fire site and 85 million pounds of spoiled food within weeks. Mayor Karen Bass signed two executive orders mandating the immediate cleanup of the charred warehouse.
- With Boyle Heights warehouse cleanup underway, Bass calls for resources and accountability
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass signed executive orders to accelerate cleanup of a Boyle Heights warehouse fire that left 85 million pounds of frozen food rotting, causing foul smells and pest concerns. Lineage, the warehouse owner, is removing debris and managing pest control, while agencies monitor air and water quality.
- Her insurance firm has left her homeless for years. They’ve issued a final ultimatum — but she won’t risk her kids’ lives
A woman's insurance firm has left her homeless for years and issued a final ultimatum, though she refuses to risk her children's lives. A massive warehouse fire in Boyle Heights sent smoke across Southern California, highlighting ongoing dangers after fires.
- Amid smell and rodent worries, millions of pounds of rotting meat hauled off in Boyle Heights
City officials began removing 85 million pounds of rotting food from a damaged warehouse in Boyle Heights, addressing concerns about pests, odors, and truck traffic. Mitigation efforts are underway to manage the issues caused by the decomposing meat.
- Amid smell and rodent worries, millions of pounds of rotting meat hauled off in Boyle Heights
Officials began removing 85 million pounds of rotting food from a damaged warehouse in Boyle Heights, addressing concerns about pests, smells, and increased truck traffic in the area.
- Smell of 85M pounds of rotten food blankets Boyle Heights. Here's what we know about cleanup efforts
A burned-down warehouse in Boyle Heights contains 85 million pounds of rotting food, creating a strong stench detectable from miles away. Cleanup efforts are underway to address the issue.
- Smells linger as workers continue cleaning up Boyle Heights warehouse fire aftermath
Crews continue cleaning up the aftermath of a Lineage Logistics warehouse fire in Boyle Heights that destroyed a 500,000-square-foot facility holding 85 million pounds of cold-stored food. Lingering air quality and smell concerns persist despite the eight-day fire being extinguished.
- An explosion scare, then a warehouse fire: Californians want answers about hazardous chemicals
A fire at a Lineage cold storage facility in Boyle Heights, California, involving toxic anhydrous ammonia, and an earlier explosion scare at an Orange County aerospace facility raised concerns about hazardous chemical risks. Residents and officials question regulatory oversight as both facilities had prior violations, and conflicting information about chemical leaks caused public distrust.
- Mayor Bass vows to change 'longstanding systemic failures' that lead to major industrial incidents in Los Angeles
Mayor Bass has pledged to address systemic failures that contributed to the Lineage Logistics warehouse fire in Los Angeles' Boyle Heights neighborhood, which burned for eight days, prompted a State of Emergency, and caused widespread smoke. The mayor highlighted that this incident is not the first of its kind in the area.
- ‘Like a dead body’: after warehouse fire, LA residents say air thick with smell of rotting food
A week-long warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, near downtown Los Angeles, caused a state of emergency and evacuations due to poor air quality. The fire destroyed half of the warehouse's 85 million pounds of frozen food, leaving 40 million pounds to rot.
- ‘Like a dead body’: after warehouse fire, LA residents say air thick with smell of rotting food
A week-long fire at a Boyle Heights warehouse in Los Angeles spoiled tens of millions of pounds of frozen food, prompting a state of emergency and evacuation orders. The blaze, which emitted thick black smoke and worsened air quality, left approximately 40 million pounds of food to rot after firefighters extinguished the flames. Cleanup efforts are ongoing.
- An explosion scare, then a warehouse fire: Californians want answers about hazardous chemicals
Residents in California's Boyle Heights and Orange County are demanding accountability after fires at facilities storing hazardous chemicals caused public health concerns. The Lineage warehouse in Los Angeles used anhydrous ammonia, while a Garden Grove aerospace facility earlier prompted a mass evacuation due to potential chemical leaks. Both facilities had prior regulatory violations, raising questions about oversight and safety measures.
- Rats, rotting food become latest concern after Boyle Heights warehouse fire
A fire at a Boyle Heights cold-storage warehouse caused millions of pounds of spoiled food to remain inside, leading to concerns about rats and health hazards. The property is set to be returned to its operators as the fire was recently declared knocked down.
- Big box tinderboxes: Warehouses are exposing more Californians to costly, toxic disasters
Warehouse fires in California, fueled by automation, dense storage, and hazardous materials, are causing costly, toxic disasters. Recent incidents in Boyle Heights, Redlands, Carson Industrial Center, and Ontario highlight risks like toxic smoke, supply chain disruptions, and long-term environmental contamination.
- Rotting meat, foul smell at site of Boyle Heights warehouse fire
Firefighters are making progress on a weeklong fire at a Boyle Heights cold storage warehouse, but the site remains problematic due to rotting meat and a foul smell. The blaze, which has been ongoing for seven days, is not yet fully contained.
- Rotting meat, foul smell at site of Boyle Heights warehouse fire
Firefighters have gained control of a weeklong fire at a cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, but the site remains problematic due to rotting meat and a foul smell. The blaze is contained, though ongoing work is required to fully address the situation.
- Boyle Heights fire: What happens to spoiled food inside damaged facility? ABC7 gets answers
Crews are removing millions of pounds of spoiled food from a fire-damaged cold storage facility in Boyle Heights. Officials aim to prevent potential health risks and mitigate strong odors caused by the spoiled food.
- Warehouse fire in Boyle Heights is officially knocked down, LAFD says
A fire at the Lineage cold storage facility in Boyle Heights was extinguished on June 21, 2026, after starting from solar panels on its roof and causing harmful smoke. Residual smoldering remains, and residents near the facility have reported health issues and disruptions due to poor air quality. Authorities, including Los Angeles Fire Department and local officials, have addressed cleanup, air quality concerns, and shelter options.
- Boyle Heights Lineage warehouse fire: Ask ABC7 is answering your questions
ABC7 Los Angeles is addressing public questions about the Lineage cold storage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights. The incident involves a cold storage facility in the Boyle Heights neighborhood.
- Company at center of Boyle Heights fire faces scrutiny over its record, earlier blaze
A fire continues to burn at a cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights operated by Lineage Logistics, leading to scrutiny over the company's record and an earlier blaze.
- Company at center of Boyle Heights fire faces scrutiny over its record, earlier blaze
A fire is ongoing at a cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights operated by Lineage Logistics, leading to scrutiny over the company's past record and a previous fire.
- Air quality concerns remain as the Boyle Heights warehouse fire continues to burn
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has extended a particle pollution advisory due to smoke from a warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, which continues to impact regional air quality. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is monitoring conditions as the situation remains fluid.
- Pasadena Sees Lessened Risk as Particle Pollution Advisory Extends to Tuesday
A regional particle pollution advisory remains in effect for Pasadena through Tuesday due to smoke from a Boyle Heights structure fire. PM2.5 readings improved in several Los Angeles areas starting Sunday, but the advisory was extended as air quality near the fire remains impacted.
- 'This crisis is not over.' Boyle Heights fire keeps burning as officials warn of polluted air
The Boyle Heights fire has been burning for six consecutive days, with officials warning about polluted air. The crisis remains ongoing as updates on current conditions are provided.