RANCHO CORDOVA (MPG) - A fierce fire tore through an industrial complex on the 11300 block of Folsom Boulevard the night of June 6, leaving the building shrouded in smoke well into the morning of June 7. The incident, centered at the intersection of Folsom Boulevard and Mercantile Drive, prompted rapid response from the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District.

First reports of the fire came in about 11 p.m. June 6, with firefighters working swiftly to contain the blaze within 40 minutes. They encountered entry challenges, requiring them to cut through multiple roll-up doors to gain access.

The severity of the situation, and concerns caused by spot fires flying onto neighboring buildings and vegetation, led authorities to issue a second alarm for additional support, with three units ultimately deployed to tackle the fire.

The blaze went through the complex’s roof, which did not have a sprinkler system in place, according to Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District officials, contributing to the rapid spread of the flames. The fire district said half a dozen businesses were impacted by the fire.

Among the businesses hardest hit were a magic shop, a truck accessories store and a distribution center for Tahoe Blue Vodka. Despite the extensive damage, no injuries were reported and authorities are still conducting investigations into the cause of the fire.

 A fire the night of June 6 went through an industrial complex’s roof on the 11300 block of Folsom Boulevard in Rancho Cordova, according to Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District officials. Photo Courtesy of Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District