Home / Environment / Boyle Heights Residents Demand Warehouse Closure
Boyle Heights Residents Demand Warehouse Closure
3 Jul
Summary
- Residents demand permanent closure of Lineage Logistics facility.
- Activists cite 'environmental racism' affecting communities.
- A new health clinic offers services to affected residents.
Residents in Boyle Heights are rallying for the permanent closure of the Lineage Logistics warehouse, citing long-standing health and environmental grievances. A coalition of community organizations joined residents, many of whom have lived near the facility for decades, to voice their demands.
Activists like Carlos Montes from Centro CSO have labeled the situation as "environmental racism," asserting that such industrial proximity is not imposed on affluent white communities. Residents are also calling for a comprehensive environmental investigation and housing assistance, stating that these communities have endured environmental harm for generations.
In response to the warehouse fire, a new mobile health clinic has been established in Boyle Heights to offer medical services to affected individuals. Some community members continue to report health issues they attribute to the incident.
Lineage Logistics has stated it has engaged an experienced remediation firm for cleanup and is participating in air monitoring around the area, including near schools. However, these measures have not appeased residents, with some reporting persistent unpleasant odors that prevent them from going outdoors.
