{"id":436101,"date":"2026-08-18T08:40:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T08:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/436101\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T08:40:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T08:40:10","slug":"boyle-heights-residents-push-to-remove-lineage-from-neighborhood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/436101\/","title":{"rendered":"Boyle Heights residents push to remove Lineage from neighborhood"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao MvWXB TjIXL aGjvy ebVHC \">BOYLE HEIGHTS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) &#8212; <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/abc7.com\/place\/boyle-heights\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Boyle Heights<\/a> residents are calling for the permanent closure of the Lineage Logistics warehouse that burned for more than a week, as <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/abc7.com\/post\/lineage-logistics-los-angeles-face-off-warehouse-fire-cleanup-deadline\/19679044\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cleanup efforts continue<\/a> beyond a city-imposed deadline.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Behind fencing that does little to contain the odor of rotting food, cleanup crews are working around the clock at the fire-damaged facility. Community members say they continue to deal with environmental and health concerns linked to the site.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">&#8220;The community wants Lineage out&#8221; one speaker said Monday during a rally held next to the warehouse.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The warehouse, which spans 500,000 square feet, caught fire two months ago, sending thick black smoke over Boyle Heights for days.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Advocates say community members are still experiencing health issues.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The city says Lineage missed a deadline set by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in July that required cleanup to be completed by 5 p.m. Aug. 14.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">In a statement Friday, Lineage told Eyewitness News it is targeting completion of food removal by Aug. 20, followed by cleaning and disinfecting the site by Aug. 27.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Some residents and advocates also oppose plans to rebuild the warehouse.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">&#8220;They already plan to rebuild. We see that, they&#8217;ve submitted permits, they have every intention of rebuilding,&#8221; said another speaker at the rally.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Boyle Heights resident Mariana Gomez said the situation highlights the need for stronger protections for communities facing environmental hazards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">&#8220;We need new policies that protect us because the world is changing. The conditions are not the same as when these laws were made, these permits were given,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Bass has made regular visits to the neighborhood and has pledged support for the community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">On Monday, L.A. City Councilwoman and mayoral candidate Nithya Raman joined residents at the rally calling for accountability from the company.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">&#8220;Lineage should not be allowed to reopen this warehouse,&#8221; Raman told the crowd.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Lineage said the cleanup effort has cost the company more than $100 million.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright \u00a9 2026 KABC Television, LLC. 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