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Katy Mills Mall Fully Reopens After Food Court Fire, With Only Burger King Still Closed

Officials report the scene has been cleared as the cause of the blaze remains under investigation.

Overview

  • A fire started around 2:20 p.m. Saturday at the Burger King in the Katy Mills Mall food court, prompting alarms and an evacuation.
  • Firefighters extinguished the blaze and the mall reopened, with reports indicating the fire was put out around 3:40 p.m.
  • The City of Katy Office of Emergency Management later said the mall is fully open to the public and only the Burger King location remains closed.
  • Earlier closures around Entrance 2 and nearby stores were lifted after crews secured the area and completed their response.
  • Shoppers described being ushered out as fire trucks arrived and crews deployed hoses and accessed the roof, and authorities say the cause is still being determined.