Boyle Heights Storage Facility Fire 

June 21, 2026 Update:
LAFD firefighters continue to make significant progress at the Palos Incident through coordinated suppression operations and heavy equipment support.

Crews have removed sections of the exterior wall allowing for more effective access to interior fire areas, giving them the ability to apply large volumes of water.

The building’s construction continues to present operational challenges. Interior storage rack systems remain in place and are supporting portions of the collapsed roof, creating complex and unstable conditions that require a cautious and methodical approach. Firefighters are operating with a strong emphasis on safety and are closely monitoring potential structural failure hazards.

Fire conditions along the exterior portions of the structure have been largely knocked down. The next phase of operations will focus on accessing and extinguishing remaining fire within more interior areas of the building.

Smoke conditions have improved significantly and are expected to continue improving as firefighters make progress extinguishing the fire. Although smoke conditions are trending in a positive direction, intermittent increases in smoke may occur as crews open walls and other concealed spaces to locate and extinguish hidden fire.

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Evacuation Information

There are no current Evacuations or Shelter-In-Place. For emergencies dial 911. To check your status, visit protect.genasys.com.

Additional Information

Smoke Advisory remains in place for the area East of Boyle Heights.

Smoke in the area will continue to increase and decrease through out the days, a Smoke Advisory remains in place. Individuals with  sensitivity to smoke should continue to monitor AQMD Air Quality alerts (AQMD.gov) and avoid unnecessary exposure to outdoor 
air. 

For updates visit LAFD.org/Alerts.