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Los Angeles officials battle warehouse fire as smoke spreads across city
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued a local emergency declaration Saturday afternoon as a warehouse fire that began Wednesday continued to spread smoke throughout the region.
TL;DR
- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared a local emergency due to a warehouse fire that started Wednesday.
- Smoke from the fire has spread throughout the region, prompting advisories for residents to limit exposure.
- Approximately 85 million pounds of frozen food are spoiling inside the warehouse after refrigeration was turned off.
- Firefighters are facing challenges in extinguishing the blaze due to the building's materials.
- No injuries have been reported.
- State officials are supporting local response efforts to manage smoke impacts.