Tracy Warehouse Fire Hits Medline Medical Supply Distribution

A large fire on June 11, 2026, destroyed a Medline medical-supply warehouse in Tracy, California, prompting evacuations around an industrial park and disrupting distribution of equipment and supplies. Officials said no injuries were reported, and the cause was under investigation.

The blaze started Thursday afternoon at the Medline distribution center about 55 miles east of San Francisco. Fire officials said the fire produced heavy smoke and was difficult to control as crews worked to contain it.

Authorities said wind increased the risk of flying embers, leading to evacuations of nearby facilities in the area. Officials said no homes had been evacuated by early Friday.

Fire spread and response

Fire Chief Randall Bradley of the South San Joaquin County Fire Authority said the fire spread across the street toward a FedEx facility, where crews were able to block it. He said low humidity, high temperatures and strong winds helped intensify the blaze.

Bradley said a sprinkler system that appeared to be broken, along with low water pressure in hydrants at the facility, hindered firefighting efforts. He said the problems appeared to be with the warehouse’s water system rather than the city’s.

Supply chain and local impacts

Medline said all employees and other personnel at the site were accounted for. The company supplies medical-surgical products including gloves, masks and surgical instruments, and the warehouse loss is expected to create operational disruptions for distribution.

Officials said they were evaluating air quality and possible impacts on nearby residents while investigators worked to determine what started the fire. The warehouse sits in an industrial park that also contains fulfillment and distribution sites for Amazon, Home Depot and FedEx.

Officials said more information would follow as the investigation continues and as crews assess damage and potential environmental effects from the smoke.