Tracy medical warehouse fire sends large black smoke plume into sky

A large plume of black smoke can be seen in Tracy as emergency personnel respond to a warehouse fire along Promontory Parkway on Thursday afternoon. 

As of about 1:45 p.m., the Tracy Police Department is urging people to avoid Promontory Parkway in the area of Hansen Road. 

Tracy Mayor Dan Arriola said the fire is burning at the Medline Industries warehouse, which provides surgical and pharmaceutical products to healthcare facilities. 

Medline Industries confirmed that all employees and on-site personnel are accounted for. 

Police added that it's assisting with evacuations, such as at other warehouses to the southwest. The San Joaquin County Emergency Services said there are no evacuation orders. 

First responders said they're also aware of multiple fires in the area. Personnel will be seen in the area of Tracy Hills, but officials said there is no threat to the community. 

There have been explosions of gas tanks, according to police. Crews will be mopping up hot spots and will let the building's fire burn out. 

The Tracy Fire Department said it's receiving mutual aid from other agencies. It's unknown what started the fire.

Gusts in the area are ranging from 35 to 44 mph, according to CBS Sacramento's First Alert weather team.

ALERTCalifornia cameras show a large black plume of smoke coming from the area. 

Tracy is about 30 miles southwest of Stockton in the northern San Joaquin Valley.  

The area where the fire is burning is home to several large distribution warehouses, including those from companies like Amazon and FedEx. It is about eight miles west of Tracy's city center.  

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.