Anger grows in Boyle Heights as warehouse fire leaves stench, flies and vermin in its wake
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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Residents of Boyle Heights are expressing growing frustration following a significant warehouse fire that has created severe environmental and health concerns. Community activists are urging Governor Gavin Newsom to implement a mandatory evacuation order, citing persistent air contamination and the emergence of pest infestations including flies and vermin. The incident has sparked intense debate about industrial safety standards and environmental justice in the densely populated neighborhood.
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Anger grows in Boyle Heights as warehouse fire leaves stench, flies and vermin in its wake
Boyle Heights activists are calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to order a mandatory evacuation of the neighborhood, saying a recent warehouse fire has poisoned the air.
