File photo of Solis with fire officials in Boyle Heights (Photo – Office of Sup. Solis)
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a motion directing the County to send a five-signature letter to Lineage Logistics demanding a written response within 48 hours outlining the company’s plans to support ongoing recovery efforts following the June 17 warehouse fire in Boyle Heights.
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Introduced by Board Chair and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, the motion seeks commitments from Lineage Logistics for continued financial and logistical support for residents, workers, businesses, and County-led recovery efforts serving Boyle Heights, unincorporated East Los Angeles, and western Commerce.
The Board’s request calls for detailed information from the company regarding debris removal, environmental monitoring, hazardous materials disposal, odor control, and other remediation activities related to the aftermath of the fire.
During the Board meeting, County departments provided updates on cleanup operations, environmental monitoring, public health guidance, and assistance efforts for workers and businesses affected by the blaze. Solis pressed officials for information about debris removal timelines, public health protections, air and water quality monitoring, support for displaced workers and small businesses, reimbursement for County response costs, and long-term recovery planning.
“The emergency did not end when the flames were extinguished,” Solis said. “Residents are still living with the impacts of this fire and deserve clear answers about the cleanup, the protections in place to safeguard public health, and the support available to help them recover. The County has mobilized significant resources to respond, but we cannot carry this effort alone. Lineage must provide the transparency, financial support, and partnership needed to move this recovery forward and restore the community’s confidence that this cleanup is being carried out safely and responsibly.”
Since the fire, Los Angeles County has worked with community-based organizations, federally qualified health centers, and County departments to assist affected residents through the Los Angeles County Community Resiliency Center and neighborhood resource sites.
More than 9,000 air purifiers, food boxes, water crates, and N95 masks have been distributed to residents, along with health screenings and connections to County services. The County has also deployed 64 Disaster Service Workers to support recovery operations.
The Board-approved motion asks Lineage Logistics to help sustain the Community Resiliency Center and other County-supported response sites by providing food, water, N95 masks, air purifiers, and other essential resources.
The motion also requests that the company provide support for temporary and long-term housing assistance, fund community health services and community-based organizations, establish a multilingual hotline and claims center, and participate in community meetings with residents.
In addition, the County is seeking a comprehensive cleanup plan from Lineage that includes specific debris removal milestones, hazardous materials disposal procedures, air and water quality monitoring, environmental oversight measures, and truck hauling operations designed to reduce impacts on nearby neighborhoods.
County officials said recovery efforts will continue as residents and businesses navigate the long-term effects of the fire.
Residents seeking assistance can call 2-1-1 or visit recovery.lacounty.gov for information about available resources and services.
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