Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Councilmember Ysabel Jurado, and LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis have issued a strong letter to Greg Lehmkuhl, President and CEO of Lineage, Inc., demanding urgent action to protect residents of Boyle Heights and unincorporated East Los Angeles following a devastating warehouse fire.
The letter, dated July 4, 2026, highlights the severe impact on families and businesses, citing diminished quality of life, health concerns, water and air quality issues, and unbearable odors and infestations from decomposing food waste. Officials emphasized that residents are living in close proximity to rotting meat and other spoiling foods, enduring conditions created by the fire and its aftermath.
Mayor Bass, Councilmember Jurado, and Supervisor Solis called on Lineage, Inc. to back its stated commitment to the community with concrete actions. They specifically requested immediate temporary housing and long-term housing assistance for affected residents and their pets, a smoke and toxin remediation program at no cost, and funding for federally-qualified community health centers and community-based organizations providing emergency support.
Furthermore, the officials demanded a comprehensive and detailed material removal schedule not exceeding 90 days for full interior clearance, a daily manifest of all removed materials, and effective odor and vector control plans. They also sought detailed plans for fire water runoff management, air quality monitoring with real-time data, and hazardous material removal, including asbestos.
Mayor Bass stated her readiness to deploy her full executive power, in partnership with Supervisor Solis, to champion and protect the community. The officials concluded by asserting, "You must act with urgency to protect the people who live around the industrial facilities you operate at all times – particularly during serious crises like the one impacting the community of Boyle Heights now."