Fire, Rot, and Bugs in Boyle Heights | Venice Beach News

A massive fire at a Boyle Heights cold-storage warehouse has left behind a rotting food waste nightmare, sparking a public health crisis as flies and larvae swarm the site. Lineage Logistics, the owner, claims to have cleared half the waste and plans to demolish the rest within days, while LA County health officials have slapped them with a citation for creating unsanitary conditions. Inspectors found rampant pest breeding grounds and wastewater, demanding full cleanup, odor control, and pest prevention measures — including washing truck tires and sealing waste containers. The fire, which took a week to extinguish and may have started during solar testing, has forced a citywide cleanup effort to restore safety and dignity to the neighborhood. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/09397201f1234f43