A Richmond Costco store was quickly evacuated last evening after a refrigeration unit started leaking harmful chemicals.
It happened at the store’s Great Canadian Way and Bridgeport Road location.
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About 500 people were forced out of the building after an employee discovered the leak.
Firefighters say “freon” was being emitted into the atmosphere, a potentially-toxic chemical to those with heart conditions.
No illnesses have been reported and repairs are underway.
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