Overview
- The fire, which broke out Thursday afternoon in the 5700 block of Promontory Parkway, produced a large black plume visible on ALERTCalifornia cameras and local aerial coverage.
- Tracy Police and the Tracy Fire Department evacuated the burning structure and surrounding warehouses and closed Promontory Parkway while officers direct traffic.
- The Tracy Fire Department has requested mutual aid and crews remain on scene as the incident is described as active and developing.
- NBC Bay Area’s aerial footage showed the gutted building is a Medline Industries distribution center, but officials have not released a confirmed damage estimate or cause.
- Authorities warn residents to avoid the area because black smoke can indicate burning plastics and other synthetics that raise air-quality and safety concerns; officials have not reported injuries and more updates are expected.