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Fumes that forced Walmart evacuation in Deptford Twp. traced to can of insect spray

Headline from 6ABC Philadelphia

Newest development Sep 3, 2026 · 2 reportsFumes that forced Walmart evacuation in Deptford Twp. traced to can of insect spray

Investigators say a can of insect spray that fell from a store shelf sparked a hazmat situation inside a Walmart in Gloucester County, New Jersey.

6ABC Philadelphia's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

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  1. Fumes send 19 to hospital from South Jersey Walmart

    Headline from Phl17 ·

  2. Newest

    Fumes that forced Walmart evacuation in Deptford Twp. traced to can of insect spray

    Headline from 6ABC Philadelphia ·

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5 articles, oldest first.

  1. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    N.J. Walmart evacuated after reports of fumes inside, cops say (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    No serious injuries were reported by police.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Authorities investigating reports of irritating fumes inside Walmart in South Jersey (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Around 4:15 p.m., people started calling 911 reporting an unknown irritant inside the Walmart in Deptford Township.

  3. Phl17

    Fumes send 19 to hospital from South Jersey Walmart (opens Phl17)

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    Phl17's feed description

    DEPTFORD TWP., N.J. (WPHL) — An investigation is underway after irritating fumes inside a South Jersey Walmart sickened nearly two dozen people Tuesday afternoon. The Walmart on Cooper Street in Deptford Township was evacuated after multiple people called 911 around 4:15 p.m.

  4. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Walmart fumes that forced an evacuation in South Jersey caused by insecticide that fell off a shelf (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Nearly 20 people went to local hospitals for treatment after exposure to the fumes.

  5. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Fumes that forced Walmart evacuation in Deptford Twp. traced to can of insect spray (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    Investigators say a can of insect spray that fell from a store shelf sparked a hazmat situation inside a Walmart in Gloucester County, New Jersey.