In photos: Boyle Heights warehouse fire wreaks havoc as smoke engulfs Los Angeles

Published on Jun 21, 2026 02:19 pm IST

California Governor Gavin Newsom officially announced a state of emergency for Los Angeles County as the city battles a massive warehouse fire in Boyle Heights.

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Black smoke rises from a warehouse fire in Boyle Heights as seen from downtown Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.(Photo by Etienne LAURENT / AFP)(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 21, 2026 02:19 pm IST

Black smoke rises from a warehouse fire in Boyle Heights as seen from downtown Los Angeles on June 17, 2026.(Photo by Etienne LAURENT / AFP)(AFP)

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Smoke rises following a fire at a warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, U.S., June 17, 2026, in this still image taken from a handout video. (Los Angeles County Fire Department/Handout via REUTERS)(via REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 21, 2026 02:19 pm IST

Smoke rises following a fire at a warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, U.S., June 17, 2026, in this still image taken from a handout video. (Los Angeles County Fire Department/Handout via REUTERS)(via REUTERS)

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Black smoke rises from a warehouse fire in Boyle Heights as seen from downtown Los Angeles on June 17, 2026. The Los Angeles Fire Department issued a shelter-in-place order for Boyle Heights due to Hazardous materials after a fire at a storage facility which caused a large cloud of black smoke to be released into the air. (Photo by Etienne LAURENT / AFP)(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 21, 2026 02:19 pm IST

Black smoke rises from a warehouse fire in Boyle Heights as seen from downtown Los Angeles on June 17, 2026. The Los Angeles Fire Department issued a shelter-in-place order for Boyle Heights due to Hazardous materials after a fire at a storage facility which caused a large cloud of black smoke to be released into the air. (Photo by Etienne LAURENT / AFP)(AFP)

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A firefighter walks down the street as a massive warehouse fire at a cold storage facility continues to burn and spread smoke around the city on June 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by MARIO TAMA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 21, 2026 02:19 pm IST

A firefighter walks down the street as a massive warehouse fire at a cold storage facility continues to burn and spread smoke around the city on June 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by MARIO TAMA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)

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A person rides a bicycle as a massive warehouse fire at a cold storage facility continues to burn and spread smoke around the city on June 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency today for Los Angeles County in response to the Lineage Logistics warehouse fire which began June 17 in the Boyle Heights neighborhood. (Photo by MARIO TAMA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 21, 2026 02:19 pm IST

A person rides a bicycle as a massive warehouse fire at a cold storage facility continues to burn and spread smoke around the city on June 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency today for Los Angeles County in response to the Lineage Logistics warehouse fire which began June 17 in the Boyle Heights neighborhood. (Photo by MARIO TAMA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)

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Onlookers use their phones to document the massive warehouse fire at a cold storage facility continues to burn and spread smoke around the city on June 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by MARIO TAMA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 21, 2026 02:19 pm IST

Onlookers use their phones to document the massive warehouse fire at a cold storage facility continues to burn and spread smoke around the city on June 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by MARIO TAMA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)

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A person rides a bicycle as a massive warehouse fire at a cold storage facility continues to burn and spread smoke around the city on June 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by MARIO TAMA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 21, 2026 02:19 pm IST

A person rides a bicycle as a massive warehouse fire at a cold storage facility continues to burn and spread smoke around the city on June 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by MARIO TAMA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)

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A person sits at a bus stop as a massive warehouse fire at a cold storage facility continues to burn and spread smoke around the city on June 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by MARIO TAMA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 21, 2026 02:19 pm IST

A person sits at a bus stop as a massive warehouse fire at a cold storage facility continues to burn and spread smoke around the city on June 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by MARIO TAMA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)

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Crews work a warehouse fire in the Boyle Heights section of Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 21, 2026 02:19 pm IST

Crews work a warehouse fire in the Boyle Heights section of Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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Fire crews stage outside a warehouse in the Boyle Heights section of Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 21, 2026 02:19 pm IST

Fire crews stage outside a warehouse in the Boyle Heights section of Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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    Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.

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