Walmart distribution center resumes operations after fire

Associated Press

Walmart has resumed operations at one of two warehouse distribution centers near Indianapolis following a fire at the other one that's adjacent to it.

PLAINFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Walmart says it has resumed operations at one of two warehouse distribution centers near Indianapolis following a fire at the other one that's adjacent to it.

The fire occurred Wednesday at the Walmart Distribution Center and eCommerce Fulfillment Center IND1 in Plainfield.

Firefighters were at the scene until Saturday afternoon hosing down hot spots. The company said Monday that with the fire crews gone, traffic has reopened in the area and to the other distribution center, Plainfield Fulfillment Center IND2.

Walmart also says it has extended disaster benefits to workers displaced by the fire.

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