What we know about air quality after massive Boyle Heights fire
Key takeaways
- The fire originated on the solar-panel-covered roof of a cold storage facility at 1400 S.
- LAFD Fire Chief Jaime Moore said that the ammonia leak was not toxic to individuals unless they had respiratory issues or came into direct contact with the ammonia.
- Los Angeles Fire Department ground crews, hazardous materials teams and three water-dropping helicopters were deployed to the blaze.
Community members watch as fire and emergency crews battle a warehouse fire in Boyle Heights on Wednesday. (Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times) By Clara Harter and Andrew J. Campa June 18, 2026 6:40 AM PT 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.
A massive fire at a Boyle Heights warehouse was extinguished Wednesday evening, but residents in several Eastside neighborhoods are still trying to assess air quality as well as possible health risks from ammonia that leaked during the blaze.
The fire originated on the solar-panel-covered roof of a cold storage facility at 1400 S. Los Palos St. The flames reached an ammonia line, which started off-gassing and led to several small explosions, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.