Cold Storage Fire Cleanup and Relief Update | Venice Beach News

Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

A massive cold storage fire in Boyle Heights is still smoldering — Lineage Logistics missed cleanup deadlines but claims most food removal is done, with workers tackling stubborn debris in protective gear. Meanwhile, small businesses and nonprofits hit hardest by the June blaze are getting a lifeline: federal disaster loans approved by Governor Newsom, offering up to $2 million at low rates with no payments for a year. Residents continue to battle lingering odors and pests, while Mayor Bass demands accountability — and Lineage counters that their timeline aligns with air quality district…