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NewsNBC Los Angeles (KNBC) – LocalJuly 2, 2026Los Angeles

Boyle Heights residents demand closure of burned Lineage warehouse

Boyle Heights residents are calling for the permanent closure and relocation of a Lineage Logistics cold storage facility following a major fire that left 85 million pounds of rotting food on-site. Mayor Karen Bass has issued an executive order requiring the company to complete cleanup and trash removal within 45 days.

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Why It Matters

Residents face ongoing health and quality-of-life impacts from odors, smoke, and pests, while the company is now legally mandated to complete site within a 45-day window.

Key Facts

  • Mayor Karen Bass signed an executive order mandating Lineage Logistics complete cleanup and food trash removal within 45 days.
  • The fire at the 500,000-square-foot facility began on June 17 and burned for eight days.
  • Approximately 85 million pounds of rotting food remain inside the facility.
  • Lineage Logistics has hired Signal Restoration Services and Clean Harbor for 24/7 cleanup operations.
  • The company is installing misting systems to deodorize the air.
  • Real-time air quality monitoring is being conducted at eight neighborhood locations, including near schools.
  • Orkin has been contracted to manage rodent and pest issues resulting from the spoiled food.
  • Cleanup crews are using sealed containers to remove rotting food from the site.

Who's Mentioned

organizationClean Harbor“Remediation company hired for cleanup.”organizationOrkin“Pest control company hired to address rodents.”organizationLineage Logistics“Owner of the burned cold storage facility.”personKaren Bass“Mayor of Los Angeles who signed the cleanup mandate.”personNathan Maldonado“Local elementary student affected by the site conditions.”personCarlos Montes“Boyle Heights resident advocating for the facility's removal.”organizationSignal Restoration Services“Remediation company hired for cleanup.”personGreg Lehmkuhl“CEO of Lineage Logistics.”