Massive Tracy warehouse blaze rages into third day, triggering air-quality alerts
TL;DR
Firefighters in Tracy, California battle a roughly 1 million-square-foot Medline warehouse blaze into its third day, prompting air-quality warnings as residents are urged to stay indoors; the cause is under investigation, with early firefighting hampered by possible sprinkler failure and low hydrant pressure; about 5,000 gallons per minute are being pumped, and authorities expect several more days of effort before demolition and relocation of operations.
- Blaze at 1m-sq-ft California warehouse rages into third day: ‘We’re struggling’ The Guardian
- Demolition begins at Tracy Medline warehouse destroyed by massive fire ABC10
- Live updates: Crews remove Tracy Medline facility's walls to tackle interior hotspots, officials say ABC7 Bay Area
- Tracy restaurant owners provide meals and drinks to first responders battling warehouse fire KCRA
- Tracy warehouse fire prompts air pollution warning for Valley residents Turlock Journal
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