# More than 100 firefighters battled the fire with reports indicating it was still ongoing as of 5 a.m.

*robotics · news · 2026-04-07 · New York Post*

## Key points

- An arson suspect has been arrested in connection with the Kimberly-Clark warehouse fire.
- Firefighters were forced to make an operational retreat due to rapid fire growth and roof collapse.
- The warehouse contained paper products, which significantly fueled the intensity of the blaze.
- The facility was operated by a third-party partner, not directly by Kimberly-Clark.

**Companies:** Kimberly-Clark
**Countries:** United States

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