Los Angeles mayor declares emergency to fight Boyle Heights 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 air conditions and required shelter-in-place orders. Firefighters are dealing with challenges from frozen food and poor visibility, and the city is seeking state resources to manage the situation and prevent environmental harm.

• Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared an emergency to combat a large warehouse fire in Boyle Heights.
• The fire, which started Wednesday, has caused hazardous air conditions requiring shelter-in-place orders.
• Firefighters face challenges due to frozen food and poor visibility inside the warehouse.