BRENHAM H-E-B EVACUATED DUE TO EXHAUST FUMES FROM RENOVATION

  

H-E-B in Brenham was evacuated this (Tuesday) afternoon after exhaust fume buildup from on-site renovations.

City crews and first responders were called out to the store at 2508 South Day Street just before 3 p.m.

City of Brenham Communications and Public Relations Manager Melinda Gordon said the store was evacuated as a precaution due to the “strong smell of gas odorants.” 

According to Gordon, city crews determined there was not a gas leak.  Instead, store officials told the city there were “excessive exhaust fumes” from the contractor equipment being used for store reconstruction.

Fumes were still being cleared out from the store as of 4:15 p.m., according to radio scanner traffic. Update @ 5:30 p.m.: Crews were finalizing the last round of ventilation as of 5 p.m. The store intends to re-open this afternoon.

Gordon said there have been no reports of anyone needing to be treated for fume inhalation.

The Brenham Fire Department, Brenham Police Department and DPS are assisting.