PHCP wholesalers in the southern California area expressed their sympathy and willingness to help the victims of the horrific fires that began around Oct. 21 and affected five counties. The counties of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura, and Riverside were declared disaster areas. As of Nov. 5, 22 deaths had been attributed to the fires; more than 800,000 acres had burned; and more than 3,400 homes had been destroyed. However, by Nov. 5, the fires were mostly contained and no longer threatened communities.
SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES contacted wholesalers operating in the southern California area to ask what impact the fires had on their business. Here is what they said: