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A small fire prompts evacuation from Ammon Walmart

A grease fire at the Walmart deli in Ammon
Dave Barrington
A grease fire at the Walmart deli in Ammon Tuesday evening, March 17, 2020

AMMON, Idaho (KIDK/KIFI) - A small fire in the deli Tuesday night prompted store managers to evacuate Walmart.

It happened shortly after 6:30 p.m. at the store on Hitt Road.

Employees in the deli reported a grease fire and said there were flames and smoke. The store was evacuated as a precaution.

Sgt. Bryan Lovell with the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office said it didn't last long and ventilation was immediately started.

Employees returned to work a short while later. No word on how long the store will remain closed.

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