Ammonia Leak From LA Cold-Storage Fire Forces Shelter-in-Place Orders

A fire at a Lineage Logistics facility in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, released ammonia vapor from the refrigeration system on June 17, prompting authorities to issue shelter-in-place orders for the densely populated neighborhood. Anhydrous ammonia, the industry standard for large-scale cold storage, poses acute health risks when dispersed. The hazmat response reflects the compounded exposure risk in residential-industrial areas when containment fails.