Roof collapses, firefighters retreat as massive paper warehouse goes up in flames
Los Angeles Times • • nation
Key Points:
- A massive fire at a Kimberly Clark paper products facility in Ontario caused the collapse of a warehouse roof, forcing firefighters to retreat early Tuesday.
- Approximately 20 workers were inside the 1.2-million square foot building when the fire was reported around 12:30 a.m.
- The flames grew rapidly, overwhelming firefighting efforts, and the fire continued burning as of 6:30 a.m., with visible smoke and fire glow seen miles away.
- Fire crews pumped 1,000 gallons of water per minute and expected to remain on scene throughout the day to contain the blaze.
- The fire is suspected to be arson, and one person has been taken into custody, though further details were not immediately available.
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