L.A. state of emergency: What we know about Boyle Heights fire
Key takeaways
- Los Angeles declared a state of emergency due to a stubborn warehouse fire in Boyle Heights that has burned for days.
- Lineage Logistics, the tenant-operator of the building, said in a statement that it believes the fire began while third-party contractors were testing the solar array on the roof.
- Mayor Karen Bass declared a state of emergency after a stubborn warehouse fire at a cold storage facility sent irritating smoke across the region.
Emergency crews drops water on a warehouse fire in Boyle Heights in Los Angeles on Wednesday. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times) By Hayley Smith and Laurence Darmiento June 20, 2026 4:29 PM PT 1 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
Los Angeles declared a state of emergency due to a stubborn warehouse fire in Boyle Heights that has burned for days.
Lineage Logistics, the tenant-operator of the building, said in a statement that it believes the fire began while third-party contractors were testing the solar array on the roof.