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HazMat Response Prompts Evacuation at Distribution Center
July 30, 2026 | FLORIDA
1RN News Team,

Photo by Hernando County Fire Rescue

Photo by Hernando County Fire Rescue
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Brooksville, FL - The Hernando County Fire Rescue responded to a hazardous materials incident at the Walmart Distribution Center on Kettering Road.
HazMat crews arrived to find a hydrogen gas incident inside the facility and immediately initiated containment operations. The entire building was evacuated as a precaution while crews worked to control the situation and ensure the safety of all personnel.
No injuries were reported, and firefighters continued mitigation efforts as part of a coordinated response.