"Investigators are aware of a video circulating on social media that may depict elements of the incident. Detectives are actively reviewing and working to authenticate the footage as part of the ongoing investigation."
"The inferno, which erupted around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, destroyed the 1.2-million-square-foot warehouse and paper products inside that were worth $500 million."
"Chamel Abdulkarim was taken into custody after a search warrant was served at his home, authorities said, adding that evidence collected at the time of his arrest was being analyzed as part of the investigation."
Chamel Abdulkarim, a 29-year-old from Highland, California, is charged with aggravated arson and six counts of arson for a fire that destroyed a 1.2-million-square-foot warehouse. The fire caused $500 million in damages. Abdulkarim was arrested after a search warrant was executed at his home, and evidence is being analyzed. A video related to the incident is under investigation. If convicted, he faces 10 years to life in prison. His arraignment has been postponed until Monday.
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