Crime & Safety
Fire Forces Largo Walmart Evacuation
Residents are asked to stay away from the store as firefighters battle a blaze on the store's roof.
LARGO, FL -- The Largo Police Department is asking folks to stay away from the Walmart on Roosevelt Boulevard Wednesday afternoon.
According to the agency, there is a fire on the 2677 Roosevelt Blvd. store's roof.
"The store has been evacuated at this time, and we are asking people to assist by please staying out the area," an email from the police department said. "The store is currently closed."
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Palm Harbor Fire Rescue reports that multiple agencies responded to the four-alarm fire. Several firefighters suffered injuries related to heat exposure.
No further information is available at this time.
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