California lawmakers seek tougher rules for industrial facilities after Boyle Heights fire

Two state lawmakers from Los Angeles want tougher penalties for disasters caused by industrial companies after a massive fire in Boyle Heights left neighbors struggling with smoky air and the smell of rotting meat.

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