Overview
- A large fire started at Medline’s distribution center in the 5700 block of Promontory Parkway and sent towering black smoke across the area on Thursday, June 11.
- Fire crews from multiple agencies responded and evacuated the Medline building and nearby warehouses while Promontory Parkway was closed to traffic.
- Officials said a sprinkler system that appeared to be broken and low water pressure at on-site hydrants hindered suppression efforts and forced mutual-aid support units onto the scene.
- Authorities reported no residential evacuations and said all on-site Medline personnel were accounted for, with no confirmed injuries in initial reports.
- Investigators will determine the fire’s origin and the role of the facility’s water-sprinkler network while officials assess damage and potential short-term effects on medical-supply distribution.