Unhealthy air quality in California city as huge warehouse fire burns for 3rd day
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- Firefighters in Tracy, California, continued battling a large fire at the Medline medical equipment warehouse for a third day, with air quality in the area reaching "unhealthy" levels due to smoke.
- The 1 million-square-foot warehouse blaze has created ongoing smoky conditions, prompting officials to advise those sensitive to smoke to remain indoors.
- Fire suppression efforts have been hampered by malfunctioning sprinklers and hydrants at the facility, although the city water supply is not at fault.
- Investigations into the fire's cause are underway, with officials collaborating with company representatives and structural engineers to assess the building and plan vehicle retrieval for employees.
- Medline is a major supplier of medical-surgical products, including gloves, masks, and surgical instruments, highlighting the potential impact of the fire on medical supply chains.