Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass today provided comprehensive updates on the ongoing cleanup and recovery efforts following the Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, announcing new mobile health clinics, pest control measures, and a mandate for the removal of 85 million pounds of rotting food waste.

As part of an Emergency Executive action issued on June 29, the L.A. Department of Building and Safety has ordered the Lineage warehouse to remove all 85 million pounds of decaying food waste within 45 days. To date, over 75 truckloads have already been transported to landfills in Ventura and Riverside Counties. A modified haul route is being finalized by LADOT to minimize community impact, with public review and comment opportunities planned.

Mayor Bass announced the launch of multiple community mobile health clinics in partnership with St. John’s Community Health, AltaMed, and Clínica Romero. These clinics, operating without appointments, offer respiratory health screenings, oxygen level checks, asthma assessments, and mental health support. The schedule for this week is:

DateLocationAddressService Hours
Thursday, July 2 Barrio Action Youth & Family Center 4927 N. Huntington Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90032 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Ruben Salazar Park 3864 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Community Resource Center; Lou Costello Jr. Recreation Center 3141 E. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90023 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday, July 3 Ruben Salazar Park 3864 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

The Mayor's Emergency Executive Orders establish a centralized command structure, surge city resources, deploy health stations, and pursue legal options for cost recovery. The Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) maintains a 24-hour “firewatch” at the site, with a private fire company utilizing a water cannon to prevent flare-ups. LAFD's Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) is overseeing the safe removal of hazardous materials, including lithium-ion batteries.

Odor mitigation efforts include the application of Micro-Blaze deodorizer and the installation of misters within the warehouse. Residents are encouraged to report air quality issues to South Coast AQMD by calling 1-800-CUT-SMOG or via their online portal. Pest control measures are also underway, with Orkin and Signal Restoration Services managing pests inside the warehouse, and Cats USA installing 250 bait stations in the surrounding public right-of-way.

Continuous air quality monitoring is being conducted by South Coast AQMD and Onterris at various community sites, including local schools, for particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and other pollutants. The City’s Bureau of Sanitation (LASAN) is monitoring and testing stormwater and groundwater to prevent illicit discharges and ensure proper treatment.

A Community Resource Center at the Lou Costello Jr. Recreation Center is open daily, providing air purifiers, food kits, financial assistance, health services, and employment support. The city, in partnership with the California Community Foundation, has raised over $1.5 million for community partners to deliver immediate relief. Comprehensive services for displaced workers, youth, families, small businesses, and older adults are also available through various city centers. More information can be found at emergency.lacity.gov/BoyleHeightsRecovery.