Remember the toilet paper shortages of 2020? A recent warehouse fire underscores how easily your everyday essentials can become scarce, even without a global pandemic. You'll learn how one localized event can ripple through supply chains, affecting shelves and prices far beyond the immediate damage.
A massive warehouse fire in Andover, Kansas, recently destroyed millions of rolls of toilet paper and paper towels.
The fire, which occurred at the Georgia-Pacific distribution center in late February 2024, was one of the largest in Andover's history.