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Medline Warehouse Fire Forces Residents Indoors, Reroutes Orders

6/15/2026

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Officials warned residents to stay indoors as heavy smoke from the Medline warehouse fire threatens air quality.
Fire Chief Randall Bradley said the smoke will linger for days while firefighters continue suppression.
Broken sprinklers and low hydrant pressure hampered firefighting, forcing crews to use about 5,000 gallons per minute.
Medline rerouted most orders to other centers and is expanding staff and transport to keep deliveries while the site is demolished.

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Officials warned residents to stay indoors as heavy smoke from the Medline warehouse fire threatens air quality.
Fire Chief Randall Bradley said the smoke will linger for days while firefighters continue suppression.
Broken sprinklers and low hydrant pressure hampered firefighting, forcing crews to use about 5,000 gallons per minute.
Medline rerouted most orders to other centers and is expanding staff and transport to keep deliveries while the site is demolished.