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Most Stores Reopen After Rock Slide, Gas Leak at Merrimack Outlets

Merrimack Premium Outlets, an outdoor mall that opened in 2012, is located right off the Everett Turnpike

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The majority of stores were set to reopen at the Merrimack Premium Outlets on Sunday in Merrimack, New Hampshire, after a rock slide Wednesday caused a gas leak and closed the entire outdoor mall for the day.

The Merrimack Premium Outlets made the announcement through social media.

Merrimack Fire Rescue was called to the outlets for the gas leak just after 7 a.m. Wednesday, and when crews arrived, they discovered the rock slide that caused the issue, according to an online post by the agency.

People described Wednesday's turn of events as "shocking," though, when rocks came crumbling down, knocking out a gas line.

Merrimack Fire Rescue was called to the outlets for the gas leak just after 7 a.m. Wednesday, and when crews arrived, they discovered the rock slide that caused the issue, according to an online post by the agency.

"My son works at Nike," Kristianne Clark said. "They just had to get out quick and his car is still there, keys and wallet are inside the store."

Merrimack Fire Rescue was called to the outlets for the gas leak just after 7 a.m. Wednesday, and when crews arrived, they discovered the rock slide that caused the issue, according to an online post by the agency.

Merrimack Premium Outlets says some of its stores will be open one day after a rock slide forced the mall to close.

The area was evacuated and the gas line to the building was shut off. No injuries were reported.

"It's shocking," Elizabeth Burkhard said. "It seems like it's a disaster that should've been preventable."

The Merrimack Premium Outlets were closed after a rock slide behind the mall.

Merrimack Premium Outlets, an outdoor mall that opened in 2012, is located right off the Everett Turnpike.

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