Crime & Safety

Fire Ignites In Restaurant's Kitchen At The Mall In Columbia

Firefighters were called to The Mall in Columbia Thursday night for a kitchen fire at a restaurant. No injuries were reported.

Crews found a fire in the kitchen of a restaurant located instead the mall. The fire extended through the hood system and to the roof of the mall, according to the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services.
Crews found a fire in the kitchen of a restaurant located instead the mall. The fire extended through the hood system and to the roof of the mall, according to the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services. (Photo courtesy of the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services)

COLUMBIA, MD — Firefighters were called to The Mall in Columbia around 5:40 p.m. Thursday for a fire report.

When crews arrived at the mall, which is located at 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway, they found a fire in the kitchen of a restaurant located instead the mall.

The fire spread through the hood system and reached the mall roof, according to the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services.

Find out what's happening in Columbiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Crews evacuated the restaurant and adjacent spaces. They brought the fire under control, and no firefighters or civilians were injured.

The Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal will investigate the fire.

Find out what's happening in Columbiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.