Southington Walmart Closed Due to Electrical Odor

The store was evacuated earlier and remains closed while the situation is investigated.

The Walmart at 2385 Queen Street in Southington was evacuated on Thursday due to an electrical-like smell.

It is believed that the smell came from a blown transformer inside the store, according to fire officials.

Walmart employees were allowed back inside around 2:30 p.m. , but the store was expected to remain closed for several hours while crews investigated and repaired the transformer.

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