CHANDLER, AZ. (THECOUNT) — At least 5 people were injured after attacked by a swarm of bees while visiting Arizona Chandler Fashion Center on Saturday, according to reports.
Police sent out an advisory warning the public to avoid the Macy’s at Chandler Fashion Center following a bee attack in the area.
|
Advertisement |
Chandler fire said that five people were stung by bees including a 6-month-old child. No one was transported, reports AZFamily.
Chandler fire officials added the incident occurred outside of the north entrance of the Macy’s.
A viewer told Arizona’s Family that they saw heavy police and fire presence and people were told to evacuate following the incident.
DEVELOPING::
Geo quick facts: Chandler is a city southeast of Phoenix, in Arizona. Its many parks include Desert Breeze Park, with vintage train rides on the Desert Breeze Railroad. Veterans Oasis Park has wetlands and a Sonoran Desert landscape, plus the Solar System Walk, a scale model of the planets. Tumbleweed Park features Playtopia, a playground with themed zones. The Arizona Railway Museum exhibits antique trains – wikipedia.
There are a large number of bees around Macy's parking lot, 3107 W Chandler at the Chandler Mall. The issue is being addressed but in the meantime, avoid the area if you can. pic.twitter.com/GAeSPdOwt0
— Chandler Police (@ChandlerPolice) September 15, 2019