LA Mayor Bass declares emergency to secure resources to help fight warehouse fire (opens original article in a new tab)

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared a state of emergency to address a large warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, which has caused hazardous smoke and health risks, with firefighters struggling to manage the biohazard and toxic materials.

• Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared an emergency to secure resources for fighting a large warehouse fire.
• The fire at a cold-storage warehouse in Boyle Heights caused hazardous smoke, leading to shelter-in-place orders and health concerns.
• Firefighters face challenges due to frozen food and poor visibility, requiring careful handling of biohazards and toxic materials.