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Fire destroys medical equipment warehouse in California and prompts evacuations at nearby facilities
No injuries were reported as firefighters worked to contain the blaze and protect nearby warehouses, officials said.
- On Thursday afternoon, a massive fire destroyed a Medline Industries warehouse in Tracy, California, on Promontory Parkway, though all personnel were safely evacuated from the facility.
- South San Joaquin County Fire Authority Chief Randall Bradley cited water supply issues, 99-degree temperatures, and winds up to 44 mph as factors hindering containment efforts.
- The industrial park houses distribution centers for Amazon, FedEx, and Home Depot; thick smoke and gas tank explosions threatened surrounding warehouses, prompting evacuations.
- Tracy Mayor Dan Arriola confirmed the fire is contained to the industrial zone, far from residential areas, with no injuries reported following the incident.
- Sgt. Michael Richards of the Tracy Police Department stated crews will allow the building to burn out while mopping up hot spots, as officials investigate the fire's cause.
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A fire at a medical equipment warehouse east of San Francisco has sent thick black smoke pouring into the sky and prompted evacuations of other nearby warehouses. Authorities fought Thursday to get the blaze under control. The fire ignited in…
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