Hazardous material teams at Whole Foods Market in Clearwater

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Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department crews are on scene of a hazardous materials call at Countryside Mall, 27001 U.S. 19 N. The call came in at 5:02 p.m. in reference to the mixing of two cleaning chemicals at Whole Foods.

The store was evacuated and fire crews assessed six patients for potential exposure.

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Four people have been taken to local hospitals as a precaution.

Hazardous materials team members are on-scene.

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The store has been cleared for re-entry by employees. It is unknown at this time if the store will reopen for customers tonight.

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