Tonnes of rotting food from vast LA warehouse fire creates unbearable stench
Summary
A fire at a large cold-storage warehouse in Los Angeles destroyed millions of pounds of food, causing a strong, bad smell in the Boyle Heights neighborhood. Cleanup has taken almost two months, and residents are upset about the ongoing stench, flies, and rats in the area.Key Facts
- The fire happened on June 17 at a cold-storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, LA.
- About 85 million pounds (39 million kg) of food, including meat and seafood, started rotting after the fire.
- As of now, the company running the warehouse says 80% of the food waste is removed.
- City officials say the cleanup progress is too slow and have issued health and safety violation notices.
- The rotting food has caused a strong bad smell, many flies, and large rats around the neighborhood.
- Local businesses, like a coffee stand, have lost customers due to the smell and pests.
- The city has brought mobile health clinics and is working with partners to help the community.
- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has issued orders to speed up the cleanup and improve communication with residents.
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