"The fire happened at the store at 350 Walters Road on Wednesday just after 10:30 p.m., the Suisun City Fire Department said in a Facebook post. Customers in the store were evacuated after firefighters responded to the blaze. When they arrived, the fire crews saw smoke, an active fire and activated sprinklers inside the store. The smoke and water inside the store caused "significant" damage to the merchandise, the fire department said."
"Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire, but they've determined it was an act of arson, the department said. Anyone with information about the fire is urged to call the fire department at 707-421-7205. The store is closed until further notice as officials evaluate the building and it goes through repairs, Suisun City Mayor Alma Hernandez said in a Facebook post."
"Walmart spokesperson Kelly Hellbusch said there were no injuries. Hernandez told KGO-TV that the Walmart is the only pharmacy in the city. Walmart pharmacy prescriptions have been rerouted to Fairfield and Vacaville locations, the city said in a Facebook post. Extra staff have also been sent to the Fairfield Walmart."
A Walmart store at 350 Walters Road in Suisun City closed indefinitely after an arson fire caused major water and smoke damage. The fire started Wednesday just after 10:30 p.m., and customers were evacuated when firefighters arrived. Crews found smoke, an active fire, and activated sprinklers inside the store. Smoke and water led to significant damage to merchandise. No injuries were reported. Authorities are investigating the cause and have determined the fire was arson. The store will remain closed while officials evaluate the building and complete repairs. Walmart pharmacy prescriptions were rerouted to Fairfield and Vacaville, and additional staff were sent to the Fairfield Walmart.
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