Huge fire destroys warehouse outside San Francisco

A large-scale out-of-control fire has completely destroyed a warehouse belonging to a medical equipment distribution center located just outside the San Francisco city limits. The company that operates the facility confirmed late Wednesday that all on-site staff were quickly evacuated from the burning structure as flames spread rapidly across the property. Emergency fire crews were dispatched to the scene immediately after witnesses reported plumes of black smoke rising from the industrial zone where the warehouse is situated. A full headcount conducted after evacuation confirmed that every employee was accounted for, with no reports of injuries related to the incident so far. Investigators have not yet released information about the potential cause of the fire, and an inquiry into the origin and spread of the blaze is already underway. The distribution center plays a key role in getting critical medical supplies to healthcare providers across Northern California, and early assessments are now being conducted to gauge what impact the loss of the facility will have on regional supply chains in the coming weeks. While the company has moved quickly to reassure partners that alternative distribution channels are being activated, local healthcare stakeholders are monitoring the situation closely to avoid disruptions to patient care.