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Chamel Abdulkarim, a 29-year-old worker, has been charged with felony arson after a six-alarm fire destroyed Kimberly-Clark’s warehouse in Ontario, California. Investigators say video shows him starting fires and that he texted coworkers comparing himself to Luigi Mangione, who faces murder charges. The blaze caused more than $600 million in damage, and Abdulkarim faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
Prosecutors in Ontario, California charged 29-year-old Chamel Abdulkarim with aggravated arson and six counts of arson after a 1.2-million-square-foot Kimberly-Clark warehouse fire destroyed about $500 million in products; Abdulkarim was arrested at his Highland home and is held without bail as investigators review social-media video; no injuries were reported and arraignment was postponed, with a potential 10-years-to-life prison term if convicted.
A San Bernardino County man, Chamel Abdulkarim, 29, was charged in a federal complaint with arson for deliberately setting fires that destroyed a 1.2 million-square-foot Ontario warehouse, causing about $500 million in damage; he filmed the fires, posted videos, and voiced grievances about wages, facing a federal prison term of 5 to 20 years if convicted, with the FBI, ATF, Ontario police and fire departments investigating and state charges also pursued.
A 29-year-old Kimberly-Clark Distribution Center employee, Chamel Abdul-Karim, was charged with one count of aggravated arson and six counts of arson after a fast-spreading fire destroyed the Ontario, California warehouse; he was arrested and is set to be arraigned as investigators review video purportedly showing toilet paper being set on fire, though the footage has not been confirmed as him. The blaze at the 1-million-plus-square-foot facility near Hellman and Merrill caused no injuries.
Investigators are reviewing footage on social media that appears to show a person setting toilet paper on fire inside the Kimberly-Clark Distribution Center in Ontario, California, as they probe a large early-morning warehouse fire that caused extensive damage but reported no injuries; a 29-year-old man, Chamel Abdul-Karim, was arrested on suspicion of felony arson, though police have not confirmed his involvement from the video.
A social media video reportedly shows an Ontario, California, Kimberly-Clark distribution center employee lighting pallets on fire after saying, 'Should have paid us more.' Police arrested 29-year-old Chamel Abdulkarim on multiple felony arson-related charges as a six-alarm blaze destroyed the 1.2 million-square-foot facility, prompting a massive multi-agency response with over 140 firefighters. Kimberly-Clark says its supply chain actions will prevent shortages, and workers describe the emotional impact of the incident.
Investigators reviewing a social-media video that appears to show a person setting fire to goods inside a massive Ontario, California warehouse; authorities have arrested 29-year-old Chamel Abdul-Karim on arson suspicion, though it's not yet confirmed that the person in the clip is him. The blaze at the Kimberly-Clark Distribution Center destroyed over a million square feet, with no injuries; fire officials called the rapid spread unusual and an indication of arson.
A 1.2-million-square-foot Kimberly-Clark warehouse blaze in Ontario grew to six alarms, prompting a large response and evacuation of about 20 workers after a man allegedly lit fires in videos posted online. The suspect, Chamel Abdulkarim, 29, an employee of NFI Industries, was arrested; investigators are reviewing the videos and his social-media posts as police probe the incident.
A Russian ballistic missile hit a Philip Morris warehouse in eastern Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, sparking a fire over 5,000 square meters. More than 80 firefighters and 20 units battled the blaze; there were no casualties as staff sheltered inside.
A massive fire broke out at a pallet warehouse near Tracy, prompting the evacuation of 19 nearby homes and the closure of Banta Elementary School, which is being used as a shelter for displaced residents. Over 250,000 gallons of water were used to extinguish the fire, with water supply being an issue at the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and power outages and train stoppages were also reported in the area.
A massive fire at a warehouse in suburban Detroit caused explosions and debris to rain down as far as a mile away, prompting warnings from police for residents to stay indoors. The fire, which occurred at a business known to stock combustible materials, was under control by early Tuesday, but the potential health effects were unknown. One firefighter was injured, and a bystander received minor injuries. The building was almost completely burned down, and emergency services were on the scene through the early hours of Tuesday.
The Chicago Fire Department battled a massive extra-alarm fire in a Logan Square warehouse, which started near the back of the building. No injuries were reported, and the adjacent buildings remained safe. The fire response was raised to a third alarm, and a hazardous materials response was required. Firefighters continued to battle hotspots, and the CTA rerouted some buses in the area.
A massive warehouse fire in downtown Los Angeles has forced the closure of a section of the 10 Freeway, with the shutdown expected to last at least 24 hours. The fire, which started in a storage yard near East 14th and Alameda streets, engulfed both sides of 14th Street underneath the freeway, causing damage to the roadway's guardrails. Over 150 firefighters are battling the blaze.
A warehouse fire occurred on East Amarillo Boulevard near the railroad tracks, prompting a third alarm response from the Amarillo Fire Department. No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation. The warehouse sustained significant damage and is considered a total loss.
Firefighters in Cedar Rapids responded to a warehouse fire after being alerted by a sprinkler alarm. Significant smoke and water damage was found in one unit, along with smoke damage in adjacent units. The cause of the fire is under investigation.