Boyle Heights Warehouse Blaze Forces Shelter-in-place Alerts

WHO:

ABC7 Los Angeles - City officials issued a shelter-in-place order for residents in the area surrounding the fire.

WHAT:

ABC7 Los Angeles - A massive fire erupted at a cold storage facility, involving solar panels, sending a black column of smoke into the air.

ABC7 Los Angeles - At least four water-dropping helicopters responded to the scene to assist in extinguishing the fire.

ABC7 Los Angeles - The Los Angeles Police Department was on tactical alert due to the fire and later went on a modified tactical alert as firefighters gained control.

WHERE:

ABC7 Los Angeles - The fire occurred at a commercial building located in the 1400 block of South Los Palos Street in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles.

WHEN:

ABC7 Los Angeles - The fire began shortly before 2:30 p.m.

WHY:

ABC7 Los Angeles - A shelter-in-place order was issued due to the presence of hazardous materials and the risk of hazardous air.

HOW:

ABC7 Los Angeles - Residents were advised to get inside, close all windows and doors, turn off air conditioning units, and bring pets indoors.

(UPDATED June 18, 2026 08:36 UTC)

A massive fire erupted at a cold storage facility in the 1400 block of South Los Palos Street in Boyle Heights, sending a thick column of black smoke into the air and prompting city officials to issue a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents. At least four water-dropping helicopters responded to help extinguish the flames, while the Los Angeles Police Department was placed on tactical alert and later modified that alert as firefighters began to gain control of the situation. Residents were advised to stay indoors, close all windows and doors, turn off air conditioning units, and bring pets inside due to the presence of hazardous materials and the risk of hazardous air.