The contents of a clothing warehouse were destroyed in a March 5 fire.
The all-natural product is used by fire and police agencies to control oil spills.
A fire at an auto body shop quickly spread on Tuesday and required a fourth alarm in San Jose.
Historic brick office building in Bridgeton was demolished after an overnight fire caused heavy damage.
The four-alarm blaze lasted nearly three hours and destroyed or heavily damaged several commercial buildings.
Residents nearby tell about thick, choking smoke from the fire.
Stubborn flames required a mutual aid request to neighboring firefighters.
An explosion reportedly preceded the fire at Marathon Petroleum's southern California refinery.
Crowded living conditions force early evacuation of nearly 300 neighbors.
The yard owner Northern Metals has been sharply criticized by state's governor.