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Here’s what we do, and don’t, know about what’s in the smoke from the Boyle Heights fire

Pollution advisories will remain in effect through at least early afternoon Tuesday. Experts told LAist that people in surrounding communities should take precautions.

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A man stands in the middle of a street filled with haze and smoke.

Do you smell smoke from the Boyle Heights fire? Here’s what you should do about it

SoCal residents are worried about the lingering effects of the Boyle Heights fires, so what should they look out for in the next few days?

A residential street with rows of palm trees and cars parked along the sidewalks. The sky is filled with black smoke.

California now offers free passes to state historic parks (just don’t miss the deadline)

An annual pass that’s usually $50 is free in honor of Juneteenth — and to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

People stand on and near a porch of a historic building as they talk amongst one another.

As health concerns build, firefighters hope to extinguish Boyle Heights warehouse fire by this week

Smoke from a Boyle Heights warehouse fire expanded across Los Angeles and beyond. Some parks, outdoor programs and schools due to air quality concerns.

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After public outcry, PUSD Board votes to save some trees slated for removal

The district had said nearly 200 trees needed to be removed to clean up contaminated soil.

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A white banner reads TREE REMOVAL does not equal SOIL REMEDIATION

Boyle Heights shelter-in-place order lifted after crews ventilate charred storage building

People in the immediate area were twice ordered to shelter in place after a fire reached an ammonia line at a cold storage facility.

A black and white SUV police car is parked in the middle of a street behind yellow police tape. Several red fire trucks are also parked in the street and thick black smoke is pictured in the distance.

Compton oil recycling facility cited by air quality regulators

The district has received dozens of odor complaints since the start of the year.

A close-up of a green street sign hanging from a lamp post with a blue sky in the background. The sign reads "Compton Blvd 100 W City of Compton"

Summer arrives in SoCal with triple-digit temps. What to know about the incoming heat

Some parts of SoCal could see triple-digit temperatures, according to the National Weather Service.

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Five people are crossing the street in a white crosswalk in downtown Los Angeles as cars drive past. The sun is bearing down on the pavement between two tall buildings in the skyline on a clear day.

Pasadena Unified’s plan to cut down nearly 200 trees angers residents

One teenager has spent hours perched in a threatened oak in protest. The district’s goal is to finish the work before students return from summer break.

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A three story school buildings at left and on dirt at right are chunks of cut down tree.

Firefighters stop forward progress on Max Fire near Stevenson Ranch

The fire was reported just west of the 5 Freeway shortly about 4:20 p.m. and prompted evacuation orders and warnings.

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