Solis Seeks Commitments From Lineage Logistics to Support Ongoing Recovery Following Warehouse Fire
Motion calls for resources to sustain community response efforts, including temporary and long-term housing assistance, detailed
EAST LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today unanimously approved a motion by Board Chair and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis directing the County to send a five-signature letter to Lineage Logistics requesting 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.
The motion seeks commitments 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. It also requests detailed plans for debris removal, environmental monitoring, hazardous material disposal, odor control and other remediation activities.
At Board Chair Solis’ request, County departments updated the Board on cleanup operations, environmental monitoring, public health guidance and assistance for workers and businesses. Solis questioned officials about debris removal, public health protections, air and water quality monitoring, assistance 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,” said Board Chair Solis. “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 partnered with community-based organizations, federally qualified health centers and County departments to support 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, 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 requests that Lineage help sustain the Los Angeles County Community Resiliency Center and other County-supported response sites by providing food, water, N95 masks, air purifiers and other essential resources. It also seeks temporary and long-term housing assistance, funding for community health services and community-based organizations, a multilingual hotline and claims center, and participation in community meetings with residents.
The motion further requests a comprehensive cleanup plan that includes debris removal milestones, hazardous material disposal, air and water quality monitoring, environmental oversight, and truck hauling operations designed to minimize impacts on surrounding neighborhoods.
Residents needing assistance can call 2-1-1 or visit recovery.lacounty.gov for information on available resources and services.
