Three Alarm Fire Forces Evacuation of Commercial Building by Breeanna Jent - City News Group, Inc.

Community Calendar

MAY
S M T W T F S
26 27 28 29 30 01 02
03 04 05 06 07 08 09
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
View Events
Submit Events
directory

Three Alarm Fire Forces Evacuation of Commercial Building

By Breeanna Jent, Staff Writer
September 17, 2014 at 08:21am. Views: 113

A three alarm commercial building fire Monday afternoon stopped traffic and forced employees out of the 100,000 square foot structure near the Colton and Grand Terrace border. Fire personnel from the Colton and Loma Linda fire departments received a call of a commercial structure fire on the 21000 block of Barton Road at the Lineage Logistics building around 1:30 p.m. explained Colton Fire Captain Tom DeBellis. Responders found smoke coming from the roof and from the main entrance, Debellis, a spokesperson for the fire department, said. Twenty fire units and 50 fire personnel from the cities of Colton, Loma Linda, Rialto, Redlands, and San Bernardino City and County responded to the blaze, which was extinguished in about an hour, Debellis said. “Once they got to it, it was out pretty quick. We conducted a fire attack and held the blaze to a water heater closet and storage loft on the second floor of the building,” Debellis said. “We also did a lot of salvaging to save the interior contents.” Salvaging, or placing tarps on contents inside a residence, helps prevent water, fire and/or smoke damage to other items, Debellis explained. A second alarm was placed on the fire because of its large size. “The third alarm was put on the fire due to high temperatures and fire conditions for the firefighters,” Debellis said. Grand Terrace’s high Monday reached over 100 degrees and San Bernardino County officials have placed high heat warnings in effect for the week. Calls for comment were not returned by the Lineage Logistics Inland Empire Vice President Ken Stotelmyre Tuesday. Lineage Logistics is a cold-storage business that was a former regional warehouse for Stater Bros. markets. There were no injuries to either civilians or firefighters, Debellis said. Debellis said the cause of the fire is currently under investigation by Colton fire personnel.

Related Articles

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group

By Margie Miller, Your Realtor, Community Writer

April 29, 2026 at 02:04pm. Views: 405

Preparing a home for sale is about more than listing it, it’s about presenting it in a way that helps the right buyer feel instantly at home.

Photo Courtesy of: Elysia Fernandez

By Margie Miller, Publisher, Community Writer

April 30, 2026 at 12:04pm. Views: 1045

Elysia Fernandez and Assemblywoman Leticia Castillo holding Elysia's award for 2026 Woman of the Year for California's 58th Assebly District.

Photo Courtesy of: Riverside County Office of Education

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

April 30, 2026 at 12:04pm. Views: 789

Darian Noghani, Hillcrest High School, Alvord USD· Jasmine Verduzco, New Horizon High School, Banning USD· Christopher Valero, Beaumont Middle College High School, Beaumont USD· Larry Pozar Basilio, West Shores High School, Coachella Valley USD· Hannah Gbondo, Santiago High School, Corona-Norco USD· Rushil Ladhawala, Palm Desert High School, Desert Sands USD· Raef Johnson, Hemet High School, Hemet USD· Denise Muñoz, Jurupa Valley High School, Jurupa USD· Cassandra Caluag, Temescal Canyon High School, Lake Elsinore USD· Yaniah Gamboa, Moreno Valley High School, Moreno Valley USD· Christina Fayad, Murrieta Mesa High School, Murrieta Valley USD· Joel Ruiz, Desert Hot Springs High School, Palm Springs USD· Ariel Moreno, Palo Verde High School, Palo Verde USD· Daisy Casas Chavez, Perris High School, Perris Union HSD· Emanuel Garcia, Ramona High School, Riverside USD· Turner Daudert, San Jacinto Leadership Academy, San Jacinto USD· Lila Deinhammer, Temecula Valley High School, Temecula Valley USD· Bayann Jadallah, Citrus Hill High School, Val Verde USD

Photo Courtesy of: TME Photography by Titan Mom Elvira

By Titan Mom Elvira, Community Writer

April 30, 2026 at 12:03pm. Views: 521

Ezekiel “Eze” Jahen, a Senior at Grand Terrace High School, stands ready to lead as a key contributor for the Titans during their matchup against Carter High School.

Photo Courtesy of: Photo courtesy of Moreno Valley Unified School District

By William Cortez, Community Writer

May 11, 2026 at 12:20pm. Views: 562

Students speak with professionals at career booths during a school career day event.

Photo Courtesy of: Kieker

By Celia North, Community Writer

May 11, 2026 at 12:19pm. Views: 121

Consistent care and the right growing conditions can turn a small backyard plot into a productive harvest space.

Photo Courtesy of: City News GroupPacking smarter is often less about bringing more and more about choosing better strategies from the start.

By Wyatt Pierce, Community Writer

May 11, 2026 at 12:19pm. Views: 112

Photo Courtesy of: Sweet Louise

By MediLinePlus, Community Writer

May 11, 2026 at 12:19pm. Views: 130

Seasonal illnesses are common, but knowing how to manage symptoms and prevent spread can reduce their overall impact.

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group

By Monica Alvarez, Community Writer

May 11, 2026 at 12:19pm. Views: 113

Updating flooring is one of the fastest ways to refresh a room’s look while adding durability and long-term value.

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group

By Miriam Lawson, Community Writer

May 11, 2026 at 12:19pm. Views: 111

Every act of faith begins small, growing stronger when nurtured with trust, patience, and purpose.

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group

By Faith Montgomery, Community Writer

May 11, 2026 at 12:19pm. Views: 115

Sometimes healing begins not with answers, but with the simple act of holding what is fragile with care.

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group

By Miles Thornton, Community Writer

May 11, 2026 at 12:19pm. Views: 115

Handmade bookmarks featuring floral patterns and soft pastel tones add a personalized touch to reading materials and gifts.

--> -->