Crime & Safety
Springfield Mall Evacuated For Fire
BREAKING: The Springfield Mall was evacuated due to a fire Saturday afternoon, one of the year's busiest shopping days.
The Springfield Mall was evacuated for a grease fire Saturday afternoon, one of the year's busiest shopping days, according to authorities.
Firefighters responded to the mall for a grease fire after 3 p.m. It was placed under control around 3:30 p.m., according to the Springfield Fire Company.
The mall reopened around 4:30 p.m., according to NBC10. The fire started at Sbarro, that network said.
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Shoppers shared footage of the aftermath on social media.
Springfield Mall evacuated due to fire alarms #target pic.twitter.com/Yu0aLJQ3fQ
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