2 Alarm Fire at Gilroy Foods

On Wedensday, Sept. 8, Gilroy Fire Department responded to a 2-alarm fire at Gilroy Foods on Pacheco Pass Highway in Gilroy.

The fire had originated in one of the ovens used to dry garlic and onion, and caused some disruption to one part of the factory. Initially, there was a lot of heat and smoke in the building, but ultimately the bulk of the activity was an extensive overhaul operation. Other parts of the factory continued to operate. There was a secondary problem with water from firefighting efforts on the factory floor.

During the incident, one firefighter was taken to hospital, with vitals spiking during a Rehab check.

Gilroy Fire responded all three of their engines, with additional support from South Santa Clara County Fire District, Cal Fire and Santa Clara County Fire all on scene, and additional County and Cal Fire resources providing Station Coverage (and ultimately a multi-engine response to a grass fire at another location in Gilroy).

See all the images from this set on YourFireDepartment.org at http://www.yourfiredepartment.org/GIL/Gilroy_Foods.html

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