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Burning throats and persistent headaches: What life is like in Los Angeles neighborhood plagued by a weeklong warehouse fire
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN
Los Angeles (CNN) — When Ethan Salter got home from a recording session last Wednesday, he thought the warehouse fire that started burning that day a mere block from his Boyle Heights home was already out.
He couldn’t really smell anything and didn’t see much ash.
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Key takeaway He couldn’t really smell anything and didn’t see much ash.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The situation in Los Angeles serves as a stark reminder for El Paso residents of the potential risks associated with industrial sites in their own community. As El Pasoans watch the news of the warehouse fire, they may be wondering about the safety protocols in place at similar facilities in their own city. The economic impact of the fire on local businesses in Los Angeles is also a concern that could resonate with El Paso's own business community, which has faced its own share of challenges in recent years. El Paso's public safety officials and city government may want to take note of the Los Angeles Fire Department's response to the crisis, including their communication with the public and efforts to mitigate the effects of the fire on residents.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN
Los Angeles (CNN) — When Ethan Salter got home from a recording session last Wednesday, he thought the warehouse fire that started burning that day a mere block from his Boyle Heights home was already out.
He couldn’t really smell anything and didn’t see much ash.
...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 24, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7. To learn more about how The El Paso selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
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