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Six-Alarm Blaze Engulfs Ontario Warehouse, Sparks Explosions
7 Apr
Summary
- Massive six-alarm fire consumed a one-million-square-foot warehouse.
- Over 100 firefighters battled the intense blaze and explosions.
- No injuries have been reported from the major industrial fire.
A significant six-alarm fire broke out at a massive Kimberly-Clark warehouse in Ontario, California, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The industrial fire, which started around 12:30 AM local time, quickly escalated, engulfing the approximately one-million-square-foot facility.
More than 100 firefighters were dispatched to combat the intense flames and the significant plumes of smoke visible across the area. Reports from the scene also indicated multiple explosions occurring within the warehouse.
The warehouse is operated by Kimberly-Clark, a company known for its paper-based personal care products. As of the report, no injuries have been confirmed, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
This event occurs shortly after a separate wildfire in Southern California, which prompted evacuations and covered 6.3 square miles in Riverside County, demonstrating a challenging period for the region.
