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Toxic smoke prompts shelter-in-place near downtown LA

A massive warehouse fire in Los Angeles blackened the skies and led to a shelter-in-place warning for nearby residents.
WHO: Nearby residents
WHAT: A shelter-in-place order was issued due to hazardous smoke from a massive warehouse fire.
WHEN: Jun 18, 2026 at 5:43 AM ET
WHERE: Los Angeles, California
WHY: The fire produced hazardous air and toxic smoke.

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