Overview
- Phoenix Fire confirmed a partial collapse at the mall around 5:30 p.m. near 75th Avenue and Thomas Road.
- A drop ceiling failed inside a dental office, cutting a water line and sending water into multiple businesses, according to Capt. Todd Keller.
- Employees reported heavy rain and hail before the damage, though officials have not confirmed weather as the cause.
- Staff, patients, and shoppers were evacuated because of flooding and a disabled fire suppression system.
- The mall is closed with no timeline to reopen as structural engineers work with mall officials to restore safety standards, and no injuries have been reported so far.