Blaze at 1m-sq-ft California warehouse rages into third day: ‘We’re struggling’
Summary
Firefighters in California are fighting a large fire at a medical supply warehouse in Tracy. The fire has been burning for three days, with no reported injuries, but officials warn about poor air quality and hazardous debris in the area.Key Facts
- The fire is at a 1 million square foot Medline Industries warehouse in Tracy, California.
- The cause of the fire is still unknown and under investigation.
- Firefighters are having difficulty reaching the core of the fire due to fallen walls and broken sprinkler systems.
- About 5,000 gallons of water per minute are being used to fight the fire.
- Officials warn residents to stay indoors and avoid debris because of health risks from smoke and hazardous materials.
- The warehouse will be demolished, and a new facility will be built on the site.
- Medline has rerouted most orders to other distribution centers and increased staff and transportation to keep product supply moving.
- Firefighters are working with Medline to recover employee vehicles left during the evacuation and find work opportunities for affected workers.
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