LIVE: Crews respond to massive warehouse fire in Tracy; public asked to avoid the area
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Key Points:
- A massive fire erupted Thursday afternoon at the Medline Industries warehouse in Tracy, California, spreading briefly to a nearby FedEx building before containment.
- All employees were evacuated safely by 4 p.m., with no injuries or homes threatened reported.
- Firefighters face challenges due to a non-functioning sprinkler system and low water pressure at fire hydrants within the complex.
- Promontory Parkway remains closed as authorities work to contain the fire, which is burning several hundred acres, and residents nearby are advised to stay indoors due to air quality concerns.
- Medline confirmed the incident at their distribution facility, emphasizing employee safety and coordination with local responders, while the cause of the fire remains under investigation.