Los Angeles investigating alleged unpermitted construction at warehouse involved in massive fire
Los Angeles building inspectors have launched an investigation into alleged unpermitted construction at a warehouse that erupted in flames last week causing a health hazard emergency, city records show.
TL;DR
- Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety is investigating alleged unpermitted construction at a warehouse in Boyle Heights.
- A fire at the warehouse last week lasted eight days, causing a health hazard emergency and a shelter-in-place order.
- Records show no permits were obtained for repairs after a fire on the same roof in August 2024.
- Lineage, the logistics company operating the warehouse, suggests the solar array owner, Altus Power, was conducting tests when the recent fire started.
- Altus Power declined to comment due to potential litigation.
- A previous fire at another Lineage warehouse in Washington in 2024 led to residents reporting respiratory illnesses.
- Ammonia, used in the site's refrigeration systems, was transported away from the site as a precaution.
- The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health is also inspecting Lineage and Pearce (the solar contractor).