Extreme cold closes Amazon fulfillment centers

February 1, 2019

Extreme cold in the Chicago area led Amazon to close some of its fulfillment centers in the region on Wednesday with some reopening Thursday afternoon. “We work hard to deliver on our fast, free shipping promise, but weather conditions are out of our control. Customer service is available to work with any customer who is experiencing an issue,” wrote an Amazon spokesperson in an email.

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