(From the Joplin Fire Department)At approximately 12:27 p.m., Monday, May 13, the Joplin 911 Center received reports of a possible natural gas leak at Walmart located at 1501 S. Range Line Rd.
Responding fire units were also advised of multiple people in the store exhibiting medical symptoms because of the gas leak. On arrival, fire units began treating five people who were exhibiting various medical symptoms while simultaneously using metering devices to determine if the presence of natural gas was in the structure.
Personnel determined that there were low-level readings of natural gas in the structure, and out of an abundance of caution, the decision was made to evacuate the store until a determination of the source could be identified. Spire Gas Service responded to assist, and METS ambulance transported four people to area hospitals for evaluation.
After testing and evaluation by Spire Gas Service was completed, the store was re-opened at approximately 2:30 p.m. after it had been deemed safe. Determination as to the cause and origin of the gas leak was believed to be in the bakery related to the installation of a new oven.
After testing and evaluation by Spire Gas Service was completed, the store was re-opened at approximately 2:30 p.m. after it had been deemed safe. Determination as to the cause and origin of the gas leak was believed to be in the bakery related to the installation of a new oven.
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