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A massive warehouse fire in Boyle Heights is a firefighting nightmare—half a million square feet, 75,000 pallets stacked 54 feet high, and flames buried deep where water can’t reach. Started on the roof near solar panels, it’s spreading through towering stacks, making interior access too dangerous. Crews are battling from the outside with helicopters—normally used for wildland fires—while using the building’s generator to keep sprinklers running. They’re removing hazardous materials like ammonia and lithium batteries, and progress is being made as superheated smoke vents, improving visibility. Firefighters are staying aggressive, working around the clock, but warn smoke may flare up again. Stay indoors if you see smoke, but no immediate danger to the community. Air quality is being monitored closely. This is a textbook example of elite firefighting under extreme conditions.

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