World Jun 21, 2026 · 1 min read

Los Angeles declares state of emergency as firefighters battle warehouse blaze

Crews struggle to contain fire from cold-storage facility that continues to spew smoke across the metro areaMayor Karen Bass has declared a state of emergency for the city of Los Angeles, as firefighters still struggle to contain a blaze from a cold-storage facility that continues to spew smoke acro...

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The Guardian
by Roque Planas
Los Angeles declares state of emergency as firefighters battle warehouse blaze

Crews struggle to contain fire from cold-storage facility that continues to spew smoke across the metro area

Mayor Karen Bass has declared a state of emergency for the city of Los Angeles, as firefighters still struggle to contain a blaze from a cold-storage facility that continues to spew smoke across the metro area.

“This emergency declaration is crucial because Boyle Heights is not just responding to a fire. Residents have lived through days of smoke, shelter-in-place orders, disruptions to daily life, and ongoing questions about what this means for their health and well-being,” Councilmember Ysabel Jurado, who represents Boyle Heights, said in a statement.

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