The fire has significantly impacted the Boyle Heights neighborhood, a working-class area near downtown Los Angeles. Smoke from the blaze contains PM2.5 particles, which pose serious health risks, especially to vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions. Residents have reported ash and debris near their homes and businesses. The South Coast Air Quality Management District has extended warnings about poor air quality, with light winds spreading smoke across metropolitan Los Angeles. The fire has also disrupted the storage and distribution of approximately 85 million pounds of frozen food, including seafood, pork, and poultry.