Warehouse Fire
Coverage of Warehouse Fire in the Nexus archive.
- Amtrak suspends Seattle-Portland service indefinitely
Amtrak has suspended its train service between Seattle and Portland indefinitely following a warehouse fire. Due to this disruption, buses are currently replacing several lines of train travel in the region.
- Lineage expects to spend up to $100 million on Boyle Heights warehouse fire cleanup
Lineage anticipates spending up to $100 million to clean up a warehouse fire in Boyle Heights. Affected neighbors expressed frustration during a hearing with the South Coast Air Quality Management District board.
- Company's safety record raises questions after massive L.A. warehouse fire
A massive fire at a Los Angeles food warehouse in June is part of a pattern of fires at properties linked to a major cold storage company, according to a CBS News investigation. The company's safety record is now under scrutiny following the incident.
- Lineage to spend $80 to $100 million on warehouse fire cleanup efforts, company says
Lineage Logistics plans to spend $80-$100 million on cleanup efforts for a warehouse fire in Boyle Heights that burned for eight days. The fire, which started on June 17, resulted in the spoilage of 85 million pounds of food, with 80% already cleaned up.
- Lineage says 80% of food waste removed as Boyle Heights warehouse fire cleanup nears 1 month
Lineage Logistics reports 80% of food waste has been removed from the Boyle Heights warehouse fire site after nearly a month of cleanup. The company states the process will continue with a focus on speed and safety.
- Boyle Heights residents say Lineage warehouse fire cleanup brings new problems as unbearable foul odor remains
Nearly seven weeks after a fire at a Lineage warehouse, Boyle Heights residents continue to experience an unbearable foul odor, pests, and loud noise from cleanup efforts. The ongoing issues have led to persistent complaints from local neighbors.
- Amtrak Cascades service between Seattle, Portland suspended
Amtrak Cascades train service between Seattle and Portland is temporarily suspended due to a warehouse fire in Portland.
- Boyle Heights warehouse fire recovery is nearing halfway point, officials say
Emergency Management officials reported that cleanup efforts for the Lineage cold-storage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights are nearing the halfway point.
- Boyle Heights warehouse fire recovery is nearing halfway point, officials say
Emergency Management officials reported that cleanup efforts for the Lineage cold-storage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights are nearing the halfway point. The fire occurred at a Lineage facility, and recovery operations are progressing towards completion.
- L.A. Warehouse Fire Leaves Behind Rats, Flies and an Unending Stench
A warehouse fire in Los Angeles caused thick smoke to blanket Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles for days, starting on June 17. The nearly 500,000-square-foot facility burned, leaving behind rats, flies, and a persistent stench.
- Boyle Heights cancer patient files lawsuit against Lineage over warehouse fire
A cancer patient from Boyle Heights is suing Lineage, claiming he incurred significant expenses on air purifiers and utility costs following a June warehouse fire. The lawsuit alleges financial harm due to the fire's impact on air quality.
- Business owners face heavy losses after Pompano Beach warehouse fire
A fire in a Pompano Beach warehouse caused major damage, leaving the building unsafe and destroying inventory. Business owners, including Tim Williams and Charles Philome, faced significant losses, with Williams estimating damage in the thousands. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours, and the cause remains under investigation.
- Vile disease that sees flies lay eggs in humans could ravage LA in wake of warehouse fire
A disease involving flies laying eggs in humans could spread in Los Angeles following a warehouse fire, described as a 'biblical plague.'
- Major fire after Ukrainian strike on St Petersburg warehouse
A major fire occurred at a Wildberries e-commerce warehouse in St Petersburg following a Ukrainian drone attack. The incident caused significant damage to the facility.
- Boyle Heights residents call on Newsom to declare disaster zone 1 month after warehouse fire
Boyle Heights residents are urging Governor Gavin Newsom to declare the area a disaster zone one month after a warehouse fire. A heat wave is causing food stored in the burned-down warehouse to rot, prompting calls for assistance.
- Nearly 1 month since Boyle Heights warehouse fire, Padilla urges EPA to monitor clean-up
Nearly one month after a warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, millions of pounds of rotting food remain in an undamaged section of the 250,000-square-foot warehouse. Padilla has urged the EPA to monitor the clean-up process.
- Anger grows in Boyle Heights as warehouse fire leaves stench, flies and vermin in its wake
Boyle Heights activists are urging Governor Gavin Newsom to mandate an evacuation after a warehouse fire caused air pollution, stench, flies, and vermin. The fire has led to environmental and health concerns in the neighborhood.
- Anger grows in Boyle Heights as warehouse fire leaves stench, flies and vermin in its wake
Boyle Heights activists are demanding Gov. Gavin Newsom order a mandatory evacuation after a warehouse fire caused air pollution and environmental hazards. The incident has led to a stench, flies, and vermin in the neighborhood.
- Disgusting update as 85 million pounds of food rots after Boyle Heights warehouse fire
85 million pounds of food are rotting in a Boyle Heights warehouse after a fire, with a growing fly infestation and a nearby water main break exacerbating residents' frustrations.
- Fly infestation plagues residents near Boyle Heights warehouse as food continues to rot
Residents near the Lineage warehouse in Boyle Heights are dealing with a severe fly infestation caused by millions of pounds of rotting food left in the open. Workers are slowly removing waste and demolishing the burned-out building following the warehouse fire.
- Safety concerns over solar panels were raised a year before massive Boyle Heights fire
Safety concerns over solar panels were raised a year before a massive fire at a Boyle Heights warehouse. A cold storage company, which attributes the fire's potential cause to the solar panels, submitted a request for change at City Hall seeking a safer alternative.
- Furious Boyle Heights residents clash with Karen Bass over response to warehouse fire: ‘Who can yell the loudest’
Boyle Heights residents are angry over 85 million pounds of rotting food following a June 17 warehouse fire. They clashed with Karen Bass over the response to the incident.
- Frustration, fury reign at Boyle Heights town hall on Lineage warehouse fire
City officials, local leaders, and residents met with Lineage executives at a Boyle Heights town hall following a devastating fire. Officials criticized the company for providing few answers about recovery efforts.
- Firm hired to check air quality after L.A. warehouse fire has controversial history
Arkansas-based Onterris reported 'good' air quality after a giant warehouse fire in Los Angeles. Some experts and activists say the testing is inadequate.
- Drone footage shows massive warehouse fire in West Virginia
A massive warehouse fire in Parkersburg, West Virginia, on July 5 caused a state of emergency in Wood County. Firefighters are battling the blaze at the Peoples Cartage warehouse while officials investigate the cause.
- State of emergency declared in West Virginia amid warehouse fire
West Virginia has declared a state of emergency due to a massive warehouse fire in Parkersburg, where burning plastics are threatening air quality for thousands. Containment efforts are currently underway.
- Boyle Heights fire: Mobile health clinic opens as city prepares for community meetings
A free mobile health clinic is opening in Boyle Heights at Ruben Salazar Park to address residents' concerns about odors and health issues following a warehouse fire. The city is preparing for community meetings.
- Boyle Heights fire: Mayor Bass demands faster cleanup, more support for residents in new letter
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is demanding faster cleanup and increased support for residents following a warehouse fire that destroyed a cold storage facility in Boyle Heights. The mayor's letter calls for greater accountability in the cleanup process.
- ER visits spiked around Boyle Heights during warehouse fire, public health data shows
ER visits near Boyle Heights tripled during a warehouse fire, according to public health data. Some residents reported improvements in the smell of rotting food during the same period.
- Hospital visits for smoke inhalation spiked during Boyle Heights warehouse fire
The weeklong Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights led to a surge in hospital visits for throat pain and breathing problems. The fire coincided with increased concerns about smoke inhalation among Angelenos.
- Company has weeks to complete cleanup of Boyle Heights warehouse fire, officials announce
Los Angeles officials issued an emergency order requiring Lineage Logistics to clean up a Boyle Heights warehouse fire site and 85 million pounds of spoiled food within weeks. Mayor Karen Bass signed two executive orders mandating the immediate cleanup of the charred warehouse.
- Her insurance firm has left her homeless for years. They’ve issued a final ultimatum — but she won’t risk her kids’ lives
A woman's insurance firm has left her homeless for years and issued a final ultimatum, though she refuses to risk her children's lives. A massive warehouse fire in Boyle Heights sent smoke across Southern California, highlighting ongoing dangers after fires.
- Smells linger as workers continue cleaning up Boyle Heights warehouse fire aftermath
Crews continue cleaning up the aftermath of a Lineage Logistics warehouse fire in Boyle Heights that destroyed a 500,000-square-foot facility holding 85 million pounds of cold-stored food. Lingering air quality and smell concerns persist despite the eight-day fire being extinguished.
- ‘Like a dead body’: after warehouse fire, LA residents say air thick with smell of rotting food
A week-long warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, near downtown Los Angeles, caused a state of emergency and evacuations due to poor air quality. The fire destroyed half of the warehouse's 85 million pounds of frozen food, leaving 40 million pounds to rot.
- Rotting meat, foul smell at site of Boyle Heights warehouse fire
Firefighters are making progress on a weeklong fire at a Boyle Heights cold storage warehouse, but the site remains problematic due to rotting meat and a foul smell. The blaze, which has been ongoing for seven days, is not yet fully contained.
- Weeklong warehouse fire disrupts lives, businesses in Los Angeles
A weeklong warehouse fire in Los Angeles has disrupted lives and businesses. Firefighters have been unable to enter the building due to a collapsed roof resting on steel racks, creating unsafe conditions.
- Warehouse fire disrupts lives, businesses in Los Angeles: 'No one is coming'
A warehouse fire in Los Angeles has caused heavy smoke to spread into neighboring communities for over a week, disrupting local lives and businesses.
- Warehouse fire spews potentially toxic smoke in California
A warehouse fire in Southern California has been emitting potentially toxic smoke for nearly a week near the Port of Los Angeles. The incident is being reported by Matt Gutman.
- Solar panel test may be linked to massive Los Angeles warehouse fire, officials say
A solar panel test may be connected to a large fire at a Los Angeles warehouse. Fire crews are managing a flare-up at the Boyle Heights warehouse as smoke continues to rise following the lifting of a shelter-in-place order.
- Air quality concerns remain as the Boyle Heights warehouse fire continues to burn
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has extended a particle pollution advisory due to smoke from a warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, which continues to impact regional air quality. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is monitoring conditions as the situation remains fluid.