WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A carbon dioxide leak from a refrigeration system led to the evacuation of customers at the Wilmington Costco on Gingerwood Drive Tuesday afternoon, according to store management.
The Wilmington Fire Department confirmed crews responded to a reported gas leak at the store and said the leak was secured.
A Costco manager said the incident involved CO₂ from the store’s refrigeration system, rather than a traditional natural gas leak…