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Fire at California warehouse complex prompts evacuations as authorities fight blaze

Fire at California warehouse complex prompts evacuations as authorities fight blaze

Summary

A large fire broke out at a medical equipment warehouse in Tracy, California, destroying the building and causing evacuations nearby. Firefighters are still working to control the blaze while officials investigate what started it.

Key Facts

  • The fire began Thursday afternoon at a 1 million square foot Medline warehouse in Tracy, about 55 miles east of San Francisco.
  • The fire spread to a nearby FedEx facility but was stopped there by crews.
  • Thick black smoke and flames were visible, prompting evacuations of several nearby warehouses, though no homes were evacuated.
  • No injuries have been reported, and all Medline employees at the site are safe.
  • Firefighters faced challenges due to a broken sprinkler system and low water pressure at the warehouse.
  • Weather conditions like low humidity, high heat, and strong winds made the fire worse.
  • Officials are checking the air quality and looking into the cause of the fire.
  • The warehouse is part of a large industrial park that includes Amazon, Home Depot, and FedEx distribution centers.
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