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Arson Suspect Arrested After Fire Destroys Kimberly-Clark Warehouse in Ontario, California
A fire at a one-million-square-foot Kimberly-Clark distribution center in Ontario, California, destroyed inventory of household paper products. Authorities arrested 29-year-old Chamel Abdulkarim, a third-party warehouse worker, on suspicion of felony arson. Video footage shows the suspect igniting pallets while making statements about wages.
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A fire broke out on Tuesday morning at a Kimberly-Clark distribution center located in Ontario, California. The blaze, classified as a six-alarm fire, completely destroyed the warehouse's contents, including household paper products such as Kleenex and toilet paper. The facility spans one million square feet.
Ontario police arrested Chamel Abdulkarim, 29, shortly after the incident. Abdulkarim works for a third-party distribution partner. He faces charges of felony arson. Video footage circulating online shows Abdulkarim setting fire to pallets of products.
The fire occurred at the distribution center, which serves as a key storage site for Kimberly-Clark's products.
Local media reported the destruction of all inventory within the warehouse. No injuries were mentioned in available reports. " — Chamel Abdulkarim, April 8, 2026 (ZeroHedge) Authorities confirmed the arrest based on evidence linking Abdulkarim to the arson.
The motive appears tied to employment dissatisfaction, as indicated in the video.
The Ontario Police Department led the response to the fire.
Firefighters contained the blaze after it escalated to six alarms. Kimberly-Clark has not issued an official statement on the incident's impact on operations. ZeroHedge reported that the event highlights potential risks from labor unrest in warehousing.
The company may review security measures following the sabotage.
