A massive fire broke out at a Medline warehouse in Tracy, California, on Thursday afternoon. Videos of the fire were captured by drivers on the road that runs along the warehouse.
The warehouse is located at the end of Promontory Parkway, just east of Hansen Road. CBS News reports, citing the police in Tracy, that evacuations are being carried out in the area. However, the details are unclear.
Additionally, the report notes that there are no active evacuations alert from the San Joaquin County Emergency Services.
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Here's a video showing a large plume of black smoke coming from the warehouse.
In an update at 1:41pm PDT on Facebook, the Tracy Police Department said: "Officers are currently on scene at a structure fire in the 5700 block of Promontory Parkway. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes if possible. Promontory Parkway will be closed while fire crews work to contain the fire and ensure the area is safe.
{{/usCountry}}In an update at 1:41pm PDT on Facebook, the Tracy Police Department said: "Officers are currently on scene at a structure fire in the 5700 block of Promontory Parkway. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes if possible. Promontory Parkway will be closed while fire crews work to contain the fire and ensure the area is safe.
{{/usCountry}}"Tracy Police officers are on scene assisting with evacuations and directing traffic. Motorists should expect delays."
Here's another video of the fire.
Medline Industries supplies surgical and pharmaceutical products to healthcare facilities.
Medline Industries Releases Statement
Medline Industries has released a statement on the incident acknowledging that the fire broke out at their warehouse. They added that all employees at the warehouse were safe and accounted for.
"Medline can confirm a fire is occurring at our Tracy, California distribution facility. All Medline employees and on-site personnel are accounted for. The safety and well-being of our employees is our top priority. We are coordinating closely with local authorities and first responders as we assess the fire's impact and will share more details as they become available."
Meanwhile, Tracy Police Department posted on X that they are aware of other powers burning in the area and they are working to contain it.
Tracy is located California's Central Valley, located about 60 miles east of San Francisco and 60 miles south of Sacramento.