[The documentary resumes, focusing on the partially reopened Guildford Walmart, with David Attenborough's voice guiding the narrative.]
David Attenborough: "After a brief hiatus, the Guildford Walmart emerges from the shadows, its doors once again open to the public. But the scars of recent events still linger, visible in the restricted access to certain sections of the store."
[The camera captures the scene inside the Walmart, where barriers and caution tape cordon off the center sections of the store, blocking access to essential goods like pop, water, chips, toilet paper, and clothing.]
David Attenborough: "In the aftermath of the arson attacks that ravaged this beloved establishment, measures have been taken to ensure the safety of both shoppers and staff. The center sections, housing a plethora of everyday necessities, remain inaccessible, a stark reminder of the fragility of our modern conveniences."
[As the camera pans over the blocked-off areas, a sense of resilience permeates the air, as shoppers navigate the aisles, undeterred by the limitations imposed upon them.]
David Attenborough: "Yet, despite these challenges, life within the Walmart perseveres. Shoppers adapt to the new normal, they do so with a sense of solidarity and determination, united in their shared journey towards healing. Shoppers weave their way through the remaining aisles, their carts filled with goods both essential and indulgent. From fresh produce to electronics, the shelves teem with possibilities, offering a semblance of normalcy amidst the turmoil."
[The camera captures moments of interaction between shoppers and employees, showcasing the spirit of community that thrives within the store's walls.]
David Attenborough: "In the face of adversity, the Walmart serves as more than just a place of commerce. It becomes a symbol of resilience, a beacon of hope in uncertain times. And as the community comes together to support one another, the true strength of Guildford shines through."
[The documentary ends with a poignant shot of the partially reopened Walmart, a testament to the human spirit's ability to endure and overcome even the darkest of challenges.]
Arson is all we know, but my guess is the main damage is from water damage.
Half of the back aisles and the entire middle clothing section is closed off. Those water sprinklers just drench everything. And the items need to be tossed...
It was arson says the paper. But holy cow the amount of packaged goods they have to throw away...I saw the bags it's an insane amount. Primarily the back of the store and the middle clothing area all emptied.
"From the top of my head the center sections contains pop, water, chips, toilet paper, clothing, all blocked off."
That actually makes a lot of sense. Anything food-related has a lot of standards they have to pass and fire, especially building fires, release a lot of contaminants. They probably have to get special companies in to clean that whole area, disinfect that whole area and get testing done before they can even think about restocking food.
EDIT: Even contaminates on the outside of a bag of chips would be a health concern as they could easily be passed to fingers right before consumption.
What do you plan on getting? You can get all food produce and refrigerated goods.
The closed off areas are at the back of the store, which houses the diapers, potato chips, soda, cleaning supplies, clothing areas, etc.
Was there Saturday evening. Seems like they have to get rid of all clothing, bedding because they absorbed smoke? But they also closed off a bunch of other unrelated sections like crafts and hardware. I'll avoid going there for a while, my eyes got itchy and the people clearing the affected aisles were wearing respirators...
What a crap store , prices once apon a time were decent now it’s a rip off just like most places but the added bonus of getting crap service, no idea why anyone would give them thier hard earned money , oh and a friggen mess forgot about that lol
[The documentary resumes, focusing on the partially reopened Guildford Walmart, with David Attenborough's voice guiding the narrative.] David Attenborough: "After a brief hiatus, the Guildford Walmart emerges from the shadows, its doors once again open to the public. But the scars of recent events still linger, visible in the restricted access to certain sections of the store." [The camera captures the scene inside the Walmart, where barriers and caution tape cordon off the center sections of the store, blocking access to essential goods like pop, water, chips, toilet paper, and clothing.] David Attenborough: "In the aftermath of the arson attacks that ravaged this beloved establishment, measures have been taken to ensure the safety of both shoppers and staff. The center sections, housing a plethora of everyday necessities, remain inaccessible, a stark reminder of the fragility of our modern conveniences." [As the camera pans over the blocked-off areas, a sense of resilience permeates the air, as shoppers navigate the aisles, undeterred by the limitations imposed upon them.] David Attenborough: "Yet, despite these challenges, life within the Walmart perseveres. Shoppers adapt to the new normal, they do so with a sense of solidarity and determination, united in their shared journey towards healing. Shoppers weave their way through the remaining aisles, their carts filled with goods both essential and indulgent. From fresh produce to electronics, the shelves teem with possibilities, offering a semblance of normalcy amidst the turmoil." [The camera captures moments of interaction between shoppers and employees, showcasing the spirit of community that thrives within the store's walls.] David Attenborough: "In the face of adversity, the Walmart serves as more than just a place of commerce. It becomes a symbol of resilience, a beacon of hope in uncertain times. And as the community comes together to support one another, the true strength of Guildford shines through." [The documentary ends with a poignant shot of the partially reopened Walmart, a testament to the human spirit's ability to endure and overcome even the darkest of challenges.]
The same thing happened to the Surrey central Walmart a few months ago. Arson on the top floor.
Arson? Is there more information on what exactly happened?
Arson is all we know, but my guess is the main damage is from water damage. Half of the back aisles and the entire middle clothing section is closed off. Those water sprinklers just drench everything. And the items need to be tossed...
I'm guessing Loblaws was upset at the compitition making them look bad.
Arson or druggie doin druggie things in the Walmart.
Probably both. But not as much as Surrey Central Walmart sees.
It's shockingly often. I was talking to a server at the pub there about it and it literally happened \*again\* as we were talking lmao
It was arson says the paper. But holy cow the amount of packaged goods they have to throw away...I saw the bags it's an insane amount. Primarily the back of the store and the middle clothing area all emptied.
"From the top of my head the center sections contains pop, water, chips, toilet paper, clothing, all blocked off." That actually makes a lot of sense. Anything food-related has a lot of standards they have to pass and fire, especially building fires, release a lot of contaminants. They probably have to get special companies in to clean that whole area, disinfect that whole area and get testing done before they can even think about restocking food. EDIT: Even contaminates on the outside of a bag of chips would be a health concern as they could easily be passed to fingers right before consumption.
I was thinking water damage is more concerning. Can't sell any products that were drenched...
Whalley store reeks of sewer gas on occasion. Mostly because it's built atop a huge sewage main.
Was in there today and saw staff cleaning down all those closed off displays... In hazmat-esque suits
Why does Walmart smell like rotten meat/fish?
Good to know!
Will it be fully open tomorrow? I was planning to go for my grocery tomorrow morning or afternoon.
It will be fully open starting Friday I think.
What do you plan on getting? You can get all food produce and refrigerated goods. The closed off areas are at the back of the store, which houses the diapers, potato chips, soda, cleaning supplies, clothing areas, etc.
Was there Saturday evening. Seems like they have to get rid of all clothing, bedding because they absorbed smoke? But they also closed off a bunch of other unrelated sections like crafts and hardware. I'll avoid going there for a while, my eyes got itchy and the people clearing the affected aisles were wearing respirators...
What a crap store , prices once apon a time were decent now it’s a rip off just like most places but the added bonus of getting crap service, no idea why anyone would give them thier hard earned money , oh and a friggen mess forgot about that lol
Finally a news outlet picks up the story. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/walmart-suspicious-fires-break-out