California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for Los Angeles on June 21, 2026, as firefighters work to contain a warehouse fire in the Boyle Heights neighborhood. The fire has been ongoing for several days and is producing significant smoke across the metro area. Governor Newsom stated that he is directing state agencies to provide additional assistance and resources to combat the fire.
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Governor Newsom declares state of emergency in Los Angeles due to warehouse fire
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in Los Angeles due to a persistent warehouse fire in Boyle Heights. The fire has been burning for several days, prompting the governor to direct state agencies to offer additional support.
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