Arson at Kimberly-Clark Warehouse in Ontario: Employee Arrested
Why did Chamel Abdulkarim set fire to Ontario warehouse? Terrifying video shows the moment blaze started
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Chamel Abdulkarim, a 29-year-old employee at Kimberly-Clark's distribution center in Ontario, California, has been arrested for allegedly setting fire to the facility. The fire, which occurred early Tuesday morning, caused significant damage and could impact supply chains on the West Coast.
- 01Chamel Abdulkarim was arrested on felony arson charges after allegedly setting fire to a Kimberly-Clark warehouse.
- 02The fire, classified as a six-alarm incident, required over 140 firefighters to control.
- 03The facility, valued at approximately $156 million, serves around 50 million people.
- 04Abdulkarim expressed anger over wages and working conditions in a video that surfaced online.
- 05The fire may lead to supply shortages affecting over 3% of Kimberly-Clark's US sales.
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A 29-year-old employee, Chamel Abdulkarim, was arrested for allegedly setting fire to a 1.2 million square foot Kimberly-Clark warehouse in Ontario, California, early Tuesday morning. The fire, which resulted in part of the roof collapsing, was classified as a six-alarm incident, requiring assistance from over 140 firefighters. The facility, valued at about $156 million, serves approximately 50 million people and stores products like facial tissue and toilet paper. Reports indicate that Abdulkarim was dissatisfied with his wages and working conditions, as seen in a disturbing video where he appears to ignite items while expressing his grievances. The fire could significantly impact Kimberly-Clark's operations, potentially leading to supply shortages on the West Coast that may affect over 3% of the company's US sales. Following the incident, Kimberly-Clark's shares dropped by 4.1%.
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The fire could lead to supply shortages of essential products like toilet paper and facial tissue on the West Coast, affecting consumers and retailers.
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