DEVELOPING: Massive Warehouse Fire Erupts in Los Angeles (VIDEO) A large fire broke out at a cold storage facility in Boyle Heights, California, on Wednesday afternoon, with firefighters transitioning to defensive operations due to the intensity and potential hazards. The blaze escalated quickly, forcing an evacuation of firefighters from the roof and interior as smoke prompted a shelter-in-place order for surrounding areas. This marks the second significant warehouse fire in Southern California this year.

• A massive fire erupted at a cold storage facility in Boyle Heights, California, on Wednesday.
• Thick black smoke billowed from the 1,000 ft x 500 ft building.
• Firefighters transitioned to defensive operations and evacuated the building’s interior and roof.
• A shelter-in-place order was issued for areas east of Genasys LFD Zone 1279 due to heavy smoke and potential hazardous materials.
• The fire was first reported at 2:35 p.m. at the Lineage facility.
• This is the second major warehouse fire in Southern California this year.