Hazardous Smoke From Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Affects Residents
WHO:
CNN - Ethan Salter, a 23-year-old musician from Boyle Heights.
CNN - Christina Ayala, a 58-year-old resident of Boyle Heights.
CNN - Derek Chapman, deputy fire chief with the Los Angeles Fire Department.
ABC7 Los Angeles - Dr. Sameh Hanna of Dignity Health Medical Group.
CNN - Mayor Karen Bass, who declared an emergency.
CNN - California Governor Gavin Newsom, who declared a state of emergency in Los Angeles.
CNN - Lineage, the company identified as the tenant-operator of the warehouse.
WHAT:
CNN - Derek Chapman, deputy fire chief with the Los Angeles Fire Department, stated that the department expects to make progress on the fire and reach a conclusion in the next few days.
ABC7 Los Angeles - A particle pollution advisory was extended until Wednesday, indicating ongoing concerns about air quality due to the smoke from the fire.
ABC7 Los Angeles - A monitor just west of the fire never rose above an AQI of 95, remaining in the moderate range throughout the past week.
ABC7 Los Angeles - Another sensor roughly 3,600 feet east of the fire recorded a peak AQI of 171, which falls into the unhealthy category.
CNN - A warehouse fire in Boyle Heights has been burning since June 17.
CNN - The fire has caused residents to experience respiratory symptoms and economic impacts.
ABC7 Los Angeles - A temporary air sensor recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 621, classified as "hazardous."
ABC7 Los Angeles - The AQI dropped to 66 by the following day.
CNN - Over 10,000 masks and 2,300 air purifiers have been distributed to residents in the impacted area.
CNN - The fire was largely under control within six hours, but flare-ups occurred due to wind conditions.
WHERE:
CNN - The fire is located in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles.
ABC7 Los Angeles - The temporary air sensor was placed a few blocks east of the cold storage facility fire.
CNN - Residents are seeking refuge indoors throughout the Southland.
WHEN:
CNN - The fire started on June 17.
ABC7 Los Angeles - The AQI spike occurred at 9 p.m. on a Monday.
CNN - Mayor Karen Bass declared an emergency the day after the fire began.
WHY:
CNN - The fire's cause is under investigation, with the belief that it originated from a solar array on the warehouse's roof.
HOW:
CNN - Residents have been advised to avoid outdoor activities and stay indoors due to the hazardous air quality, as indicated by Dr. Sameh Hanna of Dignity Health Medical Group.
CNN - Residents have been advised to stay indoors and avoid outdoor activities due to the hazardous air quality.
ABC7 Los Angeles - The EPA's AirNow map provides real-time air quality data from sensors across the region.
(UPDATED June 24, 2026 13:43 UTC)
The Los Angeles Fire Department is optimistic about making progress on the ongoing fire, with Deputy Fire Chief Derek Chapman stating they expect to reach a conclusion in the next few days. Meanwhile, a particle pollution advisory has been extended until Wednesday, as air quality concerns persist due to smoke from the fire, with one sensor recording a peak AQI of 171, which is considered unhealthy. Residents are being advised to avoid outdoor activities and stay indoors to protect their health, according to Dr. Sameh Hanna of Dignity Health Medical Group.
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(UPDATED June 24, 2026 11:55 UTC)
A warehouse fire in Boyle Heights has been burning since June 17, prompting Mayor Karen Bass and California Governor Gavin Newsom to declare emergencies in the area. The fire has caused significant respiratory symptoms among residents, with a temporary air sensor recording a hazardous Air Quality Index of 621 before it dropped to 66 the following day, leading to the distribution of over 10,000 masks and 2,300 air purifiers. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, with initial reports suggesting it may have originated from a solar array on the warehouse's roof, while residents are being advised to stay indoors due to the ongoing hazardous air quality.