A large warehouse fire could be seen from Highway 5 in French Camp, California, on July 9. Reports from the French Camp McKinley Fire District said battling the fire became a “defensive operation” after the building was fully engulfed and collapsed.

Four engines and seven water tenders were initially called to the scene, according to local news reports. Fire officials asked people to avoid the area. Credit: Instagram/petemarquez72 via Storyful