A devastating fire at a large cold-storage warehouse in Los Angeles has resulted in the destruction of an estimated 85 million pounds (39 million kg) of food, including beef, pork, poultry, and seafood. The incident occurred on June 17th, leaving behind heaps of rotting food that have attracted flies and rats, causing an unbearable stench in the surrounding neighborhood of Boyle Heights. Nearly two months after the fire, residents are growing increasingly frustrated with the slow clean-up process. Lineage, the company responsible for operating the warehouse, has reportedly only removed 80% of the food waste as of Monday, according to city officials who criticized their response as falling short. The remaining waste is posing health risks due to the potential for fly breeding and disease transmission. Local businesses have also been affected, with a coffee stand reporting a decrease in demand due to the persistent smell, smoke, and swarms of flies. The mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, has vowed to mobilize resources and expedite the clean-up process, bringing mobile health clinics, air purifiers, and executive orders into action. Lineage has been given a deadline of August 13th to complete the cleanup, which is expected to cost between $80 million to $100 million. City officials are also investigating potential public health and safety violations. As workers in hard hats and neon vests continue the cleanup effort, residents hope for a speedy resolution to this ongoing environmental and health crisis.