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Lineage Logistics files for permit to rebuild Boyle Heights warehouse despite ongoing cleanup and resident complaints

Lineage Logistics has filed a permit application to repair and rebuild its fire-damaged warehouse in Boyle Heights to its original condition. The request has drawn sharp criticism from local officials and residents who argue that the company should prioritize completing the cleanup of the millions of pounds of rotting food left by the June fire. Mayor Karen Bass expressed frustration with the move, calling it a slap in the face to families enduring the stench and swarms of flies and rodents. The company maintains that the permit application is a normal part of the repair process and does not distract from the primary goal of clearing the waste. While Lineage Logistics claims to have cleared the food waste as of July 25, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued six citations and began fining the company $2,000 a day for unsanitary conditions. Local leaders, including Councilmember Ysabel Jurado and Supervisor Hilda Solis, have voiced opposition to rebuilding until the community is fully restored.

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