Los Angeles warehouse fire contained after ammonia leak triggers shelter-in-place

LA warehouse fire contained after ammonia leak triggers shelter-in-place in Boyle Heights

LA TimesA massive fire at a 490,000-square-foot cold-storage facility in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles triggered shelter-in-place orders and rare helicopter water drops as crews battled toxic ammonia fumes spreading through surrounding neighborhoods. Firefighters eventually gained control of the blaze while health concerns over the ammonia leak persisted. Officials issued guidance on safety orders and air quality for affected residents. The New York Post reported the fire spread quickly across solar panels before crews contained it.