Boyle Heights · East L.A. · June 2026
Hurt by the Boyle Heights warehouse fire? You may have options.
Smoke, ammonia, days of shelter-in-place, a business forced to close, a home you couldn't live in. If the fire upended your life, you may be entitled to compensation. Talk to an attorney — free, confidential, and in your language.
Find your situation
What happened to you?
Pick what fits closest. Each one explains what may be recoverable and what to do now.
Smoke & ammonia exposure
Coughing, breathing trouble, headaches, burning eyes or throat from the smoke.
Learn more → 02Business forced to close
Shop, restaurant, or stand inside the shelter-in-place zone that lost days of income.
Learn more → 03Forced out of your home
You had to leave, pay for somewhere else to stay, or couldn't use your home.
Learn more → 04Property & income loss
Smoke damage to your home or car, spoiled goods, or lost wages from missed work.
Learn more →What you should know
The Boyle Heights cold-storage fire and your rights
A large cold-storage warehouse in Boyle Heights caught fire in June 2026, sending heavy smoke across East Los Angeles for days and prompting shelter-in-place orders and a local emergency declaration. When a facility's fire forces a whole neighborhood indoors, harms people's health, shuts down businesses, and drives families out of their homes, the people affected may have legal claims against those responsible for the property and its operations.
What may be recoverable
- Medical costs and health effects from smoke and ammonia exposure — doctor visits, medication, breathing problems.
- Lost income — wages you missed and revenue your business lost during closures and shelter-in-place.
- Out-of-pocket costs — hotels, temporary housing, air purifiers, cleaning, and replacing spoiled or damaged goods.
- Property damage — smoke and odor damage to homes, vehicles, and inventory.
- Help with insurance and disaster assistance — including denied or underpaid claims.
What to do now
- Keep yourself and your family safe first — follow official air-quality and emergency guidance.
- Write down your symptoms and see a doctor if you feel unwell — keep the records.
- Save receipts for anything you had to pay for, and take photos of damage.
- Don't sign anything or accept a quick settlement before you understand your rights.
Free community resources
Help available right now
No claim needed to use these. Please confirm hours, as they may change.
Smoke-relief centers
Pecan Recreation Center — 145 S. Pecan St.
City Terrace Park — 1126 N. Hazard Ave.
Open 24/7. Masks & air filters available.
Air quality
Check current conditions before going outside.
Health concerns
If you have trouble breathing, chest pain, or severe symptoms, call 911 or seek care.
Disaster assistance
State and local relief may be available under the emergency declaration.
Free & confidential
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An attorney will reach out soon about your situation. If you need urgent help, call 911 or visit a relief center listed above.