A fire destroyed a Medline medical equipment warehouse in Tracy on Friday after the sprinkler system and on-site hydrants failed. No injuries were reported, but embers sparked secondary fires at a nearby FedEx facility.
The cause is under investigation, and Medline has activated a contingency plan to maintain supply to Northern California hospitals. - Fire broke out around 1 p.m.
at a 1 million-square-foot Medline distribution center. - Sprinkler system and on-site hydrants had no water pressure, forcing firefighters to use city hydrants.
- Embers ignited grass fires and set trailers ablaze at a nearby FedEx facility. - Medline reassigned product distribution to other regional warehouses to maintain service.
The investigation into the cause of the blaze is ongoing, with the ATF assisting. Air quality tests have not raised grave concerns.