"Evacuations Ordered as Massive Fire Engulfs Tracy Recycling Plant"
A massive fire broke out at a recycling center in San Joaquin County, prompting the evacuation of at least 19 nearby homes and the closure of a local elementary school. The fire, fueled by wooden pallets, triggered three alarms for the fire department, and firefighters faced challenges due to the lack of water supply in the area. Crews are close to fully containing and extinguishing the fire, but some hot spots remain. No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire is unknown. Road closures are in place, and residents are advised to avoid outdoor exposure to smoke particulates.