Springfield Meijer store resumes normal operations after generator fire

The parking lot of Springfield Meijer store is almost empty Tuesday, March 7, 2023 after a morning generator fire on the roof of the business left them without power and forcing them to close. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

The parking lot of Springfield Meijer store is almost empty Tuesday, March 7, 2023 after a morning generator fire on the roof of the business left them without power and forcing them to close. BILL LACKEY/STAFF
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Updated March 8, 2023
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Springfield’s Meijer store has resumed normal operations Wednesday after a generator incident Tuesday disrupted shopping Tuesday.

The Meijer at 1500 Hillcrest Ave. had a generator fire on the roof Tuesday morning, according to a Meijer employee.

The store had no electricity and was forced to close.

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No other details were available.

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