GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Emergency crews have allowed employees and shoppers back into the Dillard's department store at the Mall of Georgia in Gwinnett County Thursday afternoon hours after an evacuation.
According to Gwinnett County Fire Spokesperson Tommy Rutledge, a bag was left in the store's storage area Wednesday with an employee's name on it. The employee opened the bag and later felt sick in the evening, officials said.
The woman was taken to the hospital by ambulance, fire officials said. Police were called.
Police, fire and Hazmat were called to the Dillard’s to investigate Thursday morning.
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Crews evacuated the Dillard's to make sure the area is safe. A few hours later, the scene was cleared by Gwinnett Fire.
Officials said there was no hazardous materials involved or in the bag. The bag was tested and determined to be not hazardous and had nothing to do with the employee's illness.
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