Company's safety record raises questions after massive L.A. warehouse fire
Summary
A large warehouse fire in Los Angeles in June was one of many fires linked to Lineage, a major company that runs cold storage warehouses worldwide. Records show at least 63 fires at Lineage properties in the last ten years, raising concerns about the company's safety practices and the impact on nearby communities.Key Facts
- The June 17 fire in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, was a major industrial fire lasting over a week.
- Lineage operates over 500 temperature-controlled warehouses globally.
- At least 63 fires have been reported at Lineage locations or related sites since 2016.
- Lineage acknowledged 34 building fires, including one nearly two months long in Finley, Washington.
- The Boyle Heights warehouse is owned by Chill Build LLC but operated by Lineage.
- Residents and environmental experts are worried about pollution and health risks from the fire.
- Lawsuits have been filed against Lineage, Chill Build, and solar contractors involved with the warehouse.
- The fire is suspected to have started during solar panel maintenance, but the exact cause is still under investigation.
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