EAST LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved a motion by Board Chair and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis to provide financial assistance to small businesses affected by the Lineage Logistics fire and strengthen public health enforcement.

The fire broke out June 17, 2026, at a 500,000-square-foot Lineage cold-storage facility on South Los Palos Street in Boyle Heights. Ash from the fire spread into nearby communities, followed by continuing concerns involving odors, flies and unsanitary conditions. Unincorporated East Los Angeles and surrounding neighborhoods have been among the areas affected.

A survey by the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity found that 71 of 88 small businesses in affected commercial corridors reported revenue losses after the fire. Businesses cited declining customer traffic, property damage, temporary closures and workforce disruptions.

“These businesses are still struggling to recover and should not be left to shoulder the financial burden of a disaster they did not cause,” Solis said. She added that because Lineage has not provided recovery assistance, First District discretionary funds will be used to support affected businesses.

The motion directs the Department of Economic Opportunity to approve a Small Business Interruption Fund within 45 days. The fund will assist businesses affected by the Lineage fire and other proclaimed emergencies in the First District.

The department will also examine whether the Countywide Business Interruption Fund, established in March 2026, can provide additional aid and support a sustainable source of future disaster-relief funding.

The motion further directs the Department of Public Health to review its citation and fee structure and recommend stronger penalties for violations that significantly affect public and environmental health.

Since July 23, Public Health has issued six citations against Lineage involving unsanitary conditions and pest-control violations. Beginning July 30, violations have been cited separately, resulting in fines of up to $2,000 per day until the problems are corrected.

County departments will also identify ways to improve emergency preparedness and community safety planning for high-risk facilities near homes, schools and health care facilities.

Small-business owners seeking assistance may contact the Los Angeles County Office of Small Business at (844) 432-4900 or [osb@opportunity.lacounty.gov](mailto:osb@opportunity.lacounty.gov).