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Natomas Walmart evacuated after firework goes off in men's department

Sacramento Fire Department said a firework was placed in a shirt in the men's department at Walmart.
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FILE- This Nov. 9, 2018, file photo shows a Walmart Supercenter in Houston. Walmart Inc. reports earnings Thursday, Nov. 15. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

SACRAMENTO, Calif — A Natomas Walmart was evacuated on Sunday after a firework went off in the men's clothing department.

Sacramento Fire Department said a firework was placed inside a shirt and lit. Walmart staff were able to put out the fire with a dry chemical extinguisher.

Firefighters did a smoke evacuation and said the Walmart would have to stay closed until the smoke is removed. 

A spokesperson for Sacramento Fire said no one was injured and that the business should reopen soon.

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