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Millions of pounds of rotting food have finally been removed from burned warehouse in Boyle Heights
Los Angeles Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Millions of pounds of decaying food have been removed from the burned Lineage Logistics warehouse in Boyle Heights, marking a major milestone in the cleanup after a fire in late June.
- The South Coast Air Quality Management District confirmed the food removal phase is complete, and a seven-day process to remove debris and disinfect the freezer is now underway.
- Lineage Logistics missed the city-imposed deadline of August 14 to clear biohazardous waste, completing the task well past the 60-day mark, drawing criticism from local officials.
- The company has committed over $100 million to cleanup efforts and emphasized the unprecedented scale and speed of the operation, pledging to continue until fully resolved.
- Local community groups have filed a federal lawsuit alleging Lineage failed to disclose all chemicals released during the fire, raising health concerns for residents amid ongoing odor complaints and violation notices.
