BOYLE HEIGHTS—On Wednesday, June 17, a structure fire broke out at 1400 S. Los Palos St., causing street closures as firefighters from the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene of the fire at Lineage’s Los Palos Port Centric Facility, a 491,000 square foot warehouse with high volume inventory and cold storage.
The fire began on the roof, causing it to collapse. Poor air quality and a foul smell-initiated evacuation efforts for residents. LAFD officials announced on June 21 that anyone with chronic or significant breathing issues like asthma or COPD, and those who are sensitive to smoke, to stay indoors and seek medical attention if necessary.
As of June 22, the fire has been burning for several days. Poor air quality has caused local schools to relocate for the health and safety of the students.
Firefighters are navigating steel walls and 85 million pounds of what LAFD authorities referred to as frozen animal by-products. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass spoke at a press conference and told citizens of Los Angeles County she was out knocking on doors, checking on “her people.” Mayor Bass traveled to and from Chicago, IL for a special event.
According to the Obama Foundation Highlights, on June 18, Mayor Bass was present at the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. “The star-studded dedication ceremony for invited dignitaries occurred that Thursday, and the campus officially opened to the public on Friday, June 19, 2026,” stated The Obama Foundation
On Saturday, June 20, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency.
“California is mobilizing to support Los Angeles as firefighters and emergency personnel continue their work to contain this fire and protect surrounding communities. While local officials continue to lead this response, the State of California is prepared to help safeguard public health, support emergency operations, and assist impacted residents. We are coordinating closely with our local partners, deploying specialized expertise, and pre-positioning critical supplies so communities have the support they need both now and throughout recovery,” said Governor Newsom.
A State of Emergency has been declared at least 70 times since Newsom took office. He established the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) to oversee and ensure California has the “support necessary to respond to the incident(s).”
Reports indicate that on June 18 and 19, Governor Newsom and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, were in attendance for the opening of the Obama Center in Chicago.
