Boyle Heights Fire Triggers Emergency Declaration Over Biohazard Fears
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A stubborn four-day fire at a frozen-food storage facility in Boyle Heights prompted Los Angeles to declare a joint state of emergency to secure state resources as crews battle the blaze and air quality worsens; while ammonia refrigerants have been removed, officials warn that decaying frozen bread and meat could create biohazard risks, with two cooling centers opened and shelter-in-place measures adjusted as Mayor Bass coordinates with Gov. Newsom.
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