ONTARIO, California — One person has been arrested in connection with a suspected arson fire that broke out early Tuesday morning at a large warehouse facility in Ontario.
Fire crews responded around 1:45 a.m. to the Kimberly-Clark warehouse located in the 9500 block of Merrill Avenue. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy flames ripping through the roof of the massive, approximately one-million-square-foot building.
The scale of the fire prompted an extensive emergency response as crews worked to contain the blaze across the sprawling complex.
Authorities have confirmed that the fire is being investigated as a possible arson, and one individual has been taken into custody in connection with the incident. Further details about the suspect and potential motive have not yet been released.
No information has been provided regarding injuries or the full extent of the damage as the investigation continues.
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