After nearly two weeks of emergency vehicles, the smell of rotting food and a massive warehouse fire impacting Boyle Heights residents, some families are now facing extra financial strain after their vehicles were towed by Los Angeles police during the initial firefighting efforts. Cell phone video shows the moments when nearly 10 vehicles were towed … Read more
Los Angeles building inspectors have launched an investigation into alleged unpermitted construction at a warehouse that erupted in flames last week causing a health hazard emergency, city records show. The city’s Department of Building and Safety opened the probe on June 17, the same day a fire tore through dozens of solar panels on the … Read more
Fight against massive Los Angeles warehouse fire enters 6th day – CBS News Watch CBS News Los Angeles firefighters are now in the sixth day of their battle against a massive warehouse fire. CBS LA’s Tina Patel has more. Source link
Massive warehouse fire in California is still blazing six days after inferno began – CBS News Watch CBS News Los Angeles firefighters are still battling flames from a warehouse fire in the city’s Boyle Heights neighborhood. CBS News’ Carter Evans has more. Source link
Firefighters say they are gaining ground on a massive warehouse fire that broke out Wednesday in Los Angeles. The flames are now causing public health concerns as toxic fumes seep into the air. Carter Evans reports. Source link
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a state of emergency on Saturday in response to the fire. “California is mobilizing to support Los Angeles as firefighters and emergency personnel continue their work to contain this fire and protect surrounding communities,” Newsom said in a news release. “While local officials continue to lead this response, the State … Read more
Firefighters faced renewed challenges Saturday at a large Boyle Heights cold storage facility fire, where conditions remain highly complex as Mayor Karen Bass declared a local emergency to support response efforts. The fire was first reported on Wednesday afternoon at the 500,000-square-foot Lineage Big Bear facility at 1400 S. Los Palos Street, which is used … Read more
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared an emergency Saturday to ensure the city gets the resources it needs to fight a large warehouse fire that has sent large plumes of smoke into the air. “The city and county have opened spaces for families seeking relief from the smoke, and we will continue … Read more
Firefighters faced renewed challenges Saturday at a large Boyle Heights warehouse fire, where conditions remain highly complex as Mayor Karen Bass declared a local emergency to support response efforts. At a Saturday morning briefing, L.A. Fire Department officials described the facility as a 500,000-square-foot commercial building, which is used to store frozen foods. “The best … Read more
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 … Read more