It may be a while before Walmart re-opens it’s doors. 

 

According to Anika Malik, the director of corporate affairs for Walmart in Canada, told Arctic Radio News that they quote roughly estimate a two week timeline to re-open. 

 

The retail giant’s Thompson location has been closed since October 12th, when embers from welding work ignited some clothing. 

 

According to Thompson Fire and EMS, who were called to the store around 4:00am last Friday, the smoke damage from the blaze was major.  

 

There were no employees or customers in the store at the time of the blaze, and Walmart says they will re-open after the necessary repairs are finished.