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Officials say sprinklers at California medical equipment warehouse didn't work during blaze

  • A 1‑million‑sq‑ft Medline warehouse in Tracy burned Thursday, disrupting medical supply distribution to Northern California hospitals; no injuries were reported and the company says it's rerouting product.
  • Firefighters say the building’s sprinkler system and on‑site hydrants had little or no water, forcing a defensive fight and reliance on city hydrants.
  • Embers ignited nearby grass fires and damaged pallets and big‑rig trailers at a FedEx site; the ATF will assist in the investigation.
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