Gas leak capped that caused Lumberton, Burlington County Walmart to be evacuated

Wednesday, November 29, 2023
LUMBERTON, New Jersey (WPVI) -- Firefighters were on the scene of a gas leak near a Walmart in Lumberton, Burlington County on Wednesday.

The gas leak was reported at about 10 a.m. near the intersection of Route 38 and Always Drive.
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The Walmart nearby had to be evacuated due to the large leak.

Video from Chopper 6 showed an empty parking lot and crews working nearby.

The leak was capped just before noon.
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Burlington County Public Services is now investigating how the leak occurred.

No actual gas went into the Walmart, officials said.
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