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Boyle Heights residents are pushing for the permanent shutdown of the Lineage Logistics warehouse after a devastating fire burned for over a week, spilling millions of pounds of spoiled food and creating a looming health and environmental crisis. Community demands include a full environmental study, thorough cleanup, and accountability. In response, Mayor Karen Bass has issued two executive orders to accelerate recovery, boost oversight, and ensure long-term monitoring. Fire investigators aim to deliver findings in 90 days, while the EPA is set to audit the facility’s risk management. Crews maintain a 24/7 firewatch, and a private fire company handles smoldering zones. Half the warehouse was saved, but damaged sections will be demolished. Rotting food waste is being hauled to landfills in Ventura and Riverside via residential-avoiding routes. Lineage Logistics has hired a cleanup firm to tackle disinfection, odor control, and pest management, while city officials continue air, water, and odor mitigation efforts as the investigation—potentially tied to solar panel testing—moves forward.

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