Ammonia Leak at Memorial City Mall Forces Evacuation

Ammonia Leak Incident

• ⚠️ An ammonia leak occurred near the ice rink at Memorial City Mall, prompting a full evacuation.
• 🚨 Maintenance workers detected a strong ammonia odor and saw the chemical leaking from a valve issue they were already addressing.
• 🚒 Fire crews responded, identified it as a major leak, and called in a hazmat team.

Evacuation and Safety Concerns

• 👥 Mall security and police evacuated the entire mall as a precautionary measure.
• 💨 Ammonia is dangerous in high concentrations as it can displace oxygen, leading to disorientation and unconsciousness.
• 👁️ High levels of ammonia exposure can cause burning in the eyes and throat, breathing problems, vomiting, skin burns, and in severe cases, blindness.

Current Status and Reopening

• ✅ Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident.
• ❓ The mall's reopening status is still pending, with officials awaiting word from mall management.
• 📰 Further details and video from witnesses will be available on K211 Plus.