Los Angeles declared a local emergency on June 20 after a large commercial storage facility ignited on June 17. The blaze has persisted for several days and produced heavy acrid smoke across surrounding neighborhoods; Mayor Bass said the declaration is to secure needed resources and protect community safety.

2026-06-21

Los Angeles declared a local emergency on June 20 after a large commercial storage facility ignited on June 17. The blaze has persisted for several days and produced heavy acrid smoke across surrounding neighborhoods; Mayor Bass said the declaration is to secure needed resources and protect community safety.