Kimberly-Clark, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of tissue, personal care and hygiene products, has begun demolition work at a warehouse damaged by a major fire in Ontario, California.
The project is part of the site’s recovery process following the blaze that destroyed a significant portion of the logistics facility located on Merrill Avenue. Over the coming weeks, specialized crews will remove the building’s exterior concrete structures before proceeding with debris removal and site cleanup activities.
The approximately 1.2-million-square-foot facility stored products from several of Kimberly-Clark’s well-known brands, including Kleenex, Cottonelle, Scott, Huggies and Kotex. According to local authorities, the large volume of paper products inside the warehouse contributed to the rapid spread of the fire.
The City of Ontario stated that the start of demolition marks an important milestone in the recovery of the affected area. Officials added that the work is being carried out in coordination between the property owner and local authorities to ensure safe and efficient site management.
Following the fire, nearby residents raised concerns about lingering smoke and potential air-quality impacts around the site. The beginning of demolition activities is expected to support stabilization and rehabilitation efforts at the location.
Investigations into the cause of the fire remain ongoing. Authorities have filed charges against an individual associated with a third-party distribution company for alleged involvement in the incident.
With the launch of this new phase, Kimberly-Clark continues advancing recovery efforts at one of its logistics facilities in California while work progresses to restore the affected area.
