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Boyle Heights Reels From Toxic Warehouse Stench
6 Aug
Summary
- Residents voice concerns about a persistent, horrendous odor from a burnt-out warehouse.
- The cleanup of 85 million pounds of spoiled food from the Lineage facility is ongoing.
- Residents demand accountability and faster action from authorities and the company.
For two months, Boyle Heights residents have endured a putrid odor from the damaged Lineage warehouse, which contained 85 million pounds of spoiled food. A recent Air Quality Management District (AQMD) hearing saw over 60 community members express their ongoing distress and concerns about potential health hazards stemming from the toxic fire.
Speakers highlighted the severe impact on their daily lives, criticizing the slow cleanup process and perceived inaction from agencies like the AQMD. Lineage Logistics, which has been cited for odor and pest control violations, stated that approximately 80% of the spoiled goods have been removed, with full cleanup expected by next week.
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Ysabel Jurado supported residents' calls for accountability. Mayor Karen Bass has also engaged with company shareholders to emphasize the negative consequences residents have faced. The AQMD is considering an abatement order that would expedite cleanup and allow for higher fines against Lineage, which has already received nine odor-related violations.
