Employee accused of arson following massive warehouse fire in Ontario, California
ABC7 San Francisco • • nation
Key Points:
- A massive fire broke out at the Kimberly-Clark warehouse in Ontario, California, around 12:30 a.m., involving over 100 firefighters and lasting nearly 12 hours to contain.
- The fire, fueled by paper products stored in the 1.2 million square-foot facility, caused a partial roof collapse and destroyed several docked big rigs.
- About 20 employees were inside during the fire; one initially missing person, later found, was identified as the suspect and arrested on suspicion of arson.
- The warehouse’s fire suppression system was compromised during the blaze, but firefighters managed to contain the fire to the building, protecting nearby businesses.
- No injuries were reported, but a smoke plume prompted health warnings for vulnerable populations to stay indoors due to poor air quality.
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