Big Rapids Township Fire and Rescue was dispatched to a report of a fire started inside the Walmart department store Wednesday afternoon.

According to a city firefighter on the scene, an HVAC unit appeared to have burned out and began to blow smoke inside the facility near the food department area. This led to a full evacuation of the store.

The Township Fire and Rescue team first responded to the call and was assisted by the Big Rapids City Fire Department.

At this time, the store is now re-opened for business.