All articles tagged with #warehouse fire
A massive fire broke out at a pallet warehouse near Tracy, prompting the evacuation of 19 nearby homes and the closure of Banta Elementary School, which is being used as a shelter for displaced residents. Over 250,000 gallons of water were used to extinguish the fire, with water supply being an issue at the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and power outages and train stoppages were also reported in the area.
A massive fire at a warehouse in suburban Detroit caused explosions and debris to rain down as far as a mile away, prompting warnings from police for residents to stay indoors. The fire, which occurred at a business known to stock combustible materials, was under control by early Tuesday, but the potential health effects were unknown. One firefighter was injured, and a bystander received minor injuries. The building was almost completely burned down, and emergency services were on the scene through the early hours of Tuesday.
The Chicago Fire Department battled a massive extra-alarm fire in a Logan Square warehouse, which started near the back of the building. No injuries were reported, and the adjacent buildings remained safe. The fire response was raised to a third alarm, and a hazardous materials response was required. Firefighters continued to battle hotspots, and the CTA rerouted some buses in the area.
A massive warehouse fire in downtown Los Angeles has forced the closure of a section of the 10 Freeway, with the shutdown expected to last at least 24 hours. The fire, which started in a storage yard near East 14th and Alameda streets, engulfed both sides of 14th Street underneath the freeway, causing damage to the roadway's guardrails. Over 150 firefighters are battling the blaze.
A warehouse fire occurred on East Amarillo Boulevard near the railroad tracks, prompting a third alarm response from the Amarillo Fire Department. No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation. The warehouse sustained significant damage and is considered a total loss.
Firefighters in Cedar Rapids responded to a warehouse fire after being alerted by a sprinkler alarm. Significant smoke and water damage was found in one unit, along with smoke damage in adjacent units. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
A massive fire in Marysville's Glacier Ice building took over 18 hours to extinguish, leaving the historical building as a total loss. Fire crews faced challenges due to the intense flames and 100-degree temperatures. The fire station was located directly across the street from the building, adding to the emotional impact on the firefighters. Despite their efforts, they were unable to save the building. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
A two-alarm fire engulfed an unoccupied warehouse in southwest Baltimore, with firefighters battling the flames from outside due to concerns of a collapse. No injuries have been reported, and fire crews are working to contain the fire. Further details are currently unavailable.
San Antonio fire crews are battling a massive warehouse fire on the city's Northeast Side. The fire, which started in the 4700 block of Rittiman Road, produced heavy flames and smoke clouds visible for several blocks. There have been no reported injuries, and firefighters have the flames under control while working to extinguish remaining hotspots. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
A four-alarm fire at Pioneer Pallet in Kansas City, Missouri, has left the building completely destroyed. Three firefighters were hospitalized with minor injuries, while no injuries were reported for employees or civilians in the area. Pioneer Pallet produced new and used wooden pallets for storage.
Seven firefighters were injured while battling a large fire that engulfed a wood pallet-building business in Kansas City's Northeast Industrial District. More than 160 firefighters from dozens of units responded to the fire, which caused minor burns to three firefighters and required treatment for four others at the scene. The fire is so large that black smoke can be seen from as far north as Liberty and as far south as Lee's Summit. The cause of the fire is unknown, and firefighters will have to fight the fire for hours before it is extinguished.
A three-alarm fire broke out in a warehouse in Philadelphia's Wissinoming neighborhood, causing a shelter in place order to be issued for nearby residents. One person was injured but is in stable condition. The fire was under control by 11:20 a.m. and air quality is being assessed.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has warned residents near the site of an Indiana warehouse fire not to touch any debris they find on their property as it may contain asbestos, a known carcinogen. Testing of some debris samples from the fire confirmed the presence of asbestos, and the agency was working with professionals in Indiana and Ohio to remove the hazardous material. The EPA said it began collecting debris at schools, day cares, and city parks on Saturday and was also working with state and local officials on a plan to collect debris from nearby homes.
A major fire broke out at a warehouse in Hamburg, causing heavy smoke and possible toxins in the air. The Hamburg fire department warned residents to close their windows and doors as the cloud of smoke moved towards the city center. About 140 people have been evacuated, and the cause of the fire is still unknown.
A massive fire broke out in a warehouse in West Easton, Pennsylvania, causing power outages in the area. Firefighters are battling the blaze, which has caused thick black smoke to billow into the sky. Hazmat and drone teams have been called to the scene, and it's not yet clear what was in the warehouse or which business it belongs to. No injuries have been reported, and there have been no evacuation or shelter-in-place orders.