California Declares State of Emergency Over Los Angeles Warehouse Fire, Smoke

A smoke advisory remains in place for particle pollution from the days-old fire.
California Declares State of Emergency Over Los Angeles Warehouse Fire, Smoke
A person rides a bicycle as a massive warehouse fire at a cold storage facility continues to burn and spread smoke around Los Angeles on June 20, 2026. Mario Tama /Getty Images
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Saturday after the Los Angeles mayor asked for state disaster support in the wake of an ongoing warehouse fire that continues to burn more than three days after it started on June 17.

“California is mobilizing to support Los Angeles as firefighters and emergency personnel continue their work to contain this fire and protect surrounding communities,” Newsom said in a statement.

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