A significant fire at a commercial building in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, prompted authorities to issue a shelter-in-place order for thousands of local residents. The blaze, which engulfed the roof of a large 500,000 square-foot warehouse, was described as massive.
Emergency crews responded to the incident at the cold storage facility. While firefighters have successfully contained the extensive fire, the shelter-in-place directive for the affected area remains in effect as a precautionary measure.
The incident has impacted a wide area of Los Angeles. Residents in Boyle Heights were advised to remain indoors due to the ongoing situation. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
