Fire reported at Unitec warehouse

A fire was reported at a warehouse located at the 13700 block of Unitec. A propane tank was reported to have been engulfed in flames at the warehouse truck yard. Reports of a loud explosion were noted by bystanders. These were later determined to be the popping of tires on a trailers located ajacent to the fire. Crews from Fire District III under the command of Capt. Sanchez quickly arrived on scene. The fire companies included No. 8, 10 , 12 and ladder 3 battled the blaze. The fire crews promptly gained control by cooling the propane tank thus avoiding an explosion. The fire was contained to the north east sector of the yard. Three trailers and a forklift sustained significant damage. An employee of the warehouse sustained minor injuries. After being assesed and treated on scene by fire paramedics, the patient refused transport to the hospital.

The call came in at about 5 pm. Crews had gained control of the fire 5 minutes after arrival.