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U.S. Domestic3h 25m ago

A massive fire on Thursday afternoon destroyed the Medline Inc. building in Tracy, with a huge plume of black smoke visible from the Bay Area.

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Tracy

Who
Jamie Holt, Nicole Boswell, San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District, San Joaquin County Fire Authority
What
A massive fire on Thursday afternoon destroyed the Medline Inc. building in Tracy, with a huge plume of black smoke visible from the Bay Area.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:50:00 GMT · 3h 25m ago
Where
Tracy ·
Why
The sprinkler system in the Medline Inc. building was not working, according to the chief.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The fire has resulted in a total loss of the Medline distribution center, threatens a neighboring FedEx building due to high winds, and has prompted air quality advisories for sensitive individuals in the area, with smoke expected to travel south.

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  1. Currently Reading3h 25m ago
    A massive fire on Thursday afternoon destroyed the Medline Inc. building in Tracy, with a huge plume of black smoke visible from the Bay Area.
  2. U.S. Domestic7h 13m ago
    Crews are responding to a large fire at a Medline Industries distribution center in Tracy that is sending large plumes of black smoke into the sky.
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  3. U.S. Domestic7h 13m ago
    Crews are responding to a large fire at a Medline Industries distribution center in Tracy.
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  4. U.S. Domestic7h 13m ago
    Crews are responding to a large fire at a Medline Industries distribution center in Tracy that is sending large plumes of black smoke into the sky.
    Open article
  5. U.S. Domestic7h 13m ago
    Crews are responding to a large fire at a Medline Industries distribution center in Tracy that is sending large plumes of black smoke into the sky.
    Open article
  6. U.S. Domestic7h 13m ago
    Crews are responding to a large fire at a Medline Industries distribution center in Tracy that is sending large plumes of black smoke into the sky.
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  7. U.S. Domestic7h 24m ago
    A fire at the Medline Industries medical warehouse in Tracy is producing heavy black smoke and has resulted in gas tank explosions, though all personnel are safe and there are no reported injuries.
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  8. U.S. Domestic7h 24m ago
    A fire at the Medline Industries warehouse in Tracy is producing heavy black smoke, but all personnel are safe and no injuries have been reported.
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  9. U.S. Domestic7h 24m ago
    A fire at the Medline Industries warehouse in Tracy is producing heavy black smoke, but all personnel are accounted for and safe.
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  10. U.S. Domestic7h 24m ago
    A fire is burning at the Medline Industries medical warehouse in Tracy, producing heavy black smoke and causing gas tanks to explode, though all personnel are safe and accounted for.
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  11. U.S. Domestic7h 24m ago
    A fire is burning at the Medline Industries medical warehouse in Tracy, producing heavy black smoke and causing gas tanks to explode.
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  12. U.S. Domestic7h 24m ago
    A fire is burning at the Medline Industries warehouse in Tracy, producing heavy black smoke and causing gas tanks to explode.
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