On October 15, 2024, around 7:15 PM, a fire broke out at the Obert cold storage warehouse located on Bella Terra Road. Fire crews from Yakima County Fire District Five and West Valley Fire-Rescue rushed to the scene. The fire was escalated to a third-alarm blaze, and Yakima Valley Emergency Management issued an evacuation notice for a one-mile radius, which has since been cancelled. The cause of the fire is still unknown, and no injuries have been reported. Damages are estimated to be in the millions of dollars.


Planck Vision Systems: Warehouse Blaze Causes Over $5 Million in Damage

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On October 15, 2024, at approximately 7:15 PM, a fire broke out at the Obert cold storage warehouse in Zillah, located on Bella Terra Road. Local fire crews from Yakima County Fire District Five and West Valley Fire-Rescue responded promptly, but the fire quickly escalated, reaching third-alarm status.

Yakima Valley Emergency Management issued a temporary shelter-in-place notice for a one-mile radius around the fire due to potential hazardous material release, which has now been lifted. The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation, and no injuries have been reported.

Initial estimates suggest the economic damage could be as high as $5 million. This warehouse fire highlights the critical importance of early fire detection, especially in facilities storing flammable goods.

Detecting fires early can significantly reduce economic losses and prevent injuries by addressing potential hazards before they escalate.

The Importance of Early Fire Detection: In incidents like this, warehouse contents are at risk, but advanced thermal imaging technologies can help prevent similar disasters.

Planck Vision Systems’ early fire detection systems monitor abnormal temperature changes in real-time, trigger timely alerts, and integrate with emergency systems, effectively reducing fire risks.

source: kimatv.com


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