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Ross Park Mall Closes After Early-Morning Fire, Targets Noon Reopening

Mall operators target a noon reopening pending safety checks.

Overview

  • Emergency crews were dispatched around 4:15 a.m. to the Ross Township complex, with dozens of firefighters and police on scene.
  • The blaze burned in a concealed void between floors, complicating access and suppression.
  • Firefighters reported elevated carbon monoxide levels throughout the mall.
  • Crews worked roughly six hours to knock down the fire, according to the Reserve Volunteer Fire Department.
  • No injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.