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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Paul Farrell

Toxic smoke engulfs Los Angeles as massive warehouse fire sparks shelter warning

Los Angeles Warehouse Fire -

A massive warehouse fire near downtown Los Angeles sent plumes of dark smoke billowing into the sky on Wednesday afternoon, prompting shelter-in-place orders for residents due to concerns over hazardous air quality.

Los Angeles firefighters were dispatched around 2:30 p.m. to the blaze in the Boyle Heights neighborhood.

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