Los Angeles fire latest news: Shelter-in-place orders have been rescinded boyle heights The area is still heavily affected by smoke after a serious warehouse fire broke out nearby.
A fire broke out at a refrigeration facility in the 1400 block of South Los Palos Street around 2:30 Wednesday afternoon.
Cause of Los Angeles fire under investigation
this Los Angeles The fire service described the widespread blaze as a “very complex” incident that posed multiple dangers to the fire service.
There have been no reports of casualties and the cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
Lineage, the organization that operates the Boyle Heights facility, issued a statement saying it believed the fire was caused by a contractor working on rooftop solar panels.
“At this time, we believe the fire started during testing by a contractor of a third-party owner of a solar array located on the roof of the facility,” the company said.
The company said it is working with Los Angeles fire departments and other relevant agencies.
Los Angeles fire update: Emergency crews battle blaze in Boyle Heights
Although the fire occurred in the city Los Angelessurrounding communities within the county’s jurisdiction face considerable smoke impacts. County agencies, working with regional partners, are working to monitor the situation and provide timely updates to those affected.
The temporary shelter is designed to provide a safer indoor space for community members affected by smoke-related issues while emergency personnel continue their firefighting efforts. County officials said the facility will serve as a resource for residents seeking relief from poor air quality as response efforts continue.
Emergency crews are actively involved in fire management at the Boyle Heights Cold Storage Facility while county agencies closely monitor environmental conditions and assist affected communities.
