A Costco in Concord's East Bay was evacuated due to a refrigerant leak, with around 1,000 people hurriedly leaving the store.

Contra Costa County fire crews and a hazardous materials team were called to the Costco location in Concord Friday afternoon after a report of a refrigerant leak, according to authorities.

Approximately 1,000 people were forced to evacuate a Costco in Concord due to a refrigerant leak, the Contra Costa County Fire Department said. The Costco is located at 24000 Monument Blvd. About 800 customers and 200 employees were inside the store.

A refrigerant leak is keeping a Costco store in Concord closed temporarily until the Contra Costa County Health Department can give it the all clear.This comes after authorities evacuated 800 customers and 200 employees from the store last week.