Friday, 17 July 2026, 5:02
In response to the Lineage Logistics warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles officials have launched free mobile health clinics to provide essential medical care to affected residents. The clinics offer respiratory and mental health services without requiring insurance or appointments.
The clinics, operated by St. John’s Community Health Center, Clinica Romero, and AltaMed, provide respiratory screenings, asthma and breathing checks, vital sign monitoring, irritation evaluations, mental health support, smoke exposure education, and care referrals. Locations include Ruben Salazar Park, Lou Costello Jr. Recreation Center, Our Lady of Victory Church, East LA Civic Center, and Barrio Action Youth & Family Center, with varying hours from July 1 to July 8.
Residents living near the fire site have reported symptoms such as eye irritation, headaches, nausea and chest pain in the days after the blaze. Boyle Heights resident Jose Leyva said, "We get headaches, we feel like vomiting, so I don't know what's going on. It's really bad."
Some clinic locations, such as Ruben Salazar Park and East LA Civic Center, are limited to East Los Angeles residents, who must show proof of address. Other sites are open to all affected individuals.
The Lineage fire, which occurred in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles County, has prompted a coordinated response from local leaders. Mayor Karen Bass, Councilmember Ysabel Jurado, and LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis partnered with healthcare providers to ensure accessible care for the community, emphasizing the importance of addressing smoke-related health issues.
Mayor Bass has called for faster cleanup efforts by Lineage, the company that owns the facility, and signed an executive order requiring cleanup within 45 days. She also demanded housing assistance, health support, and greater transparency. City and county leaders requested a concrete timeline for removal of rotting food from the destroyed facility. Meanwhile, a dispute has arisen between Lineage and Altus Power, which owns the solar panels on the roof, over demolition work. Lineage believes the fire started while Altus Power contractors were testing the solar array, but Altus Power disputes that conclusion. The mayor's office clarified that it is not asking Lineage to demolish any portion of the building relevant to the fire investigation, but to remove food waste and prevent flare-ups.
Residents affected by the Lineage warehouse fire are encouraged to utilize these free mobile health clinics for immediate medical and mental health support. For updates, follow official social media channels of Mayor Bass, Councilmember Jurado, and Supervisor Solis.
