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Walmart in Fayetteville evacuated because of natural gas smell
The Fayetteville Fire Department responded to the Walmart on Ramsey Street after reports of a smell of natural gas in the store.
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By Nia Harden, WRAL reporter
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — A Walmart in Fayetteville closed after a hazmat situation Wednesday night, officials said.
The Fayetteville Fire Department responded to the Walmart, on Ramsey Street, around 10:30 p.m. after reports of a smell of natural gas in the store.
The store was evacuated until crews could find a source.
An employee said the smell dissipated after a line was cut. The Walmart reopened at 6 a.m.
The fire department said no one was hurt.
Investigators haven’t said what the smell was or where it was coming from.
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