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Newsom, Bass Declare Emergencies as Helicopters Douse Food-Plant Fire

6/22/2026

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Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass declared state emergencies, requesting expedited aid.
Helicopters dropped up to 3,000 gallons of water and gel retardants on the blaze.
Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore said hazardous refrigerants, including ammonia, were removed.
Director Caroline Thomas Jacobs said 5.5 million N95 masks and water were pre-positioned.
Jacobs warned that over 85 million pounds of frozen food could rot, urging residents to stay indoors and wear masks.

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Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass declared state emergencies, requesting expedited aid.
Helicopters dropped up to 3,000 gallons of water and gel retardants on the blaze.
Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore said hazardous refrigerants, including ammonia, were removed.
Director Caroline Thomas Jacobs said 5.5 million N95 masks and water were pre-positioned.
Jacobs warned that over 85 million pounds of frozen food could rot, urging residents to stay indoors and wear masks.