Solar Panels Spark Warehouse Fire

A massive fire erupted in Boyle Heights at a cold-storage warehouse, starting with solar panels on the roof and spiraling into chaos with an ammonia leak and explosions. Firefighters had to battle from the outside, deploying helicopters to drop water — a rare move for building fires. This isn’t the first time: the same warehouse had a solar-panel fire in August. No injuries, but a shelter-in-place order was issued due to smoke and ammonia. Officials are still investigating the cause, while LAFD Chief Jaime Moore called it one of the most unusual fires he’s seen in 31 years. Smoke and ash remain concerns, with warnings to keep windows shut and wear masks if outside. Fire crews are still on-site, searching for hidden hotspots, and air quality monitors are watching closely. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/94544d4492f9be4c