How California wildfires are affecting supply chains

Supply chain impacts from the Southern California wildfires have been minimal, according to logistics experts. However, several experts noted challenges could come later once people begin to rebuild infrastructure and homes.

The wildfires in Southern California wiped out several neighborhoods, closed streets and highways and upended the lives of many residents in Altadena, Lake Hughes, Pacific Palisades and San Diego County.

The fires have not been 100% contained, according to a California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection map last updated on Jan. 27. But progress is being made as the Eaton fire is at 99% containment while the Hughes fire is at 98% containment. Acres impacted from all four active fires is at 54,519, according to the Cal Fire map.

Warehouses avoided direct impact

The wildfires had little to no impact on wareh…