Evacuations lifted after gas-related issue at Harris Teeter in Fernandina Beach

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – A Harris Teeter supermarket and surrounding businesses in Fernandina Beach were evacuated due to possible gas-related issues on Tuesday afternoon.

Around 3 p.m., the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office responded to the store on First Coast Highway to assist with a hazardous material investigation, prompting the evacuations.

Just an hour later, all evacuations were lifted, and shoppers could return to the store and other businesses.

Deputies cleared the area and used drones to assist with the search.

There was no threat to the public, but the source of the gas-related issues remains unknown at this time.