A large warehouse fire in Tracy, California, that ignited on Thursday afternoon continues to burn as of Friday morning. The fire department expects crews to remain on scene for several days.
Key Details
- The fire started at approximately 1 p.m. on Thursday.
- The warehouse is approximately one million square feet.
- The sprinkler system was not operational upon firefighters' arrival.
- Fire hydrants within the facility lacked adequate water pressure, requiring crews to connect to municipal hydrants on the street.
- Fire Chief Randall Bradley confirmed water pressure issues with on-site hydrants.
- A large plume of smoke, described as a "wall of smoke," persists.
"A large plume of smoke, described as a 'wall of smoke,' persists."
The fire department expects crews to remain on scene for several days as the blaze continues to burn.