Mall’s Sprinklers Stop Early Morning Fire
An early morning fire Monday at Northridge Fashion Center was extinguished by the mall’s sprinkler system before it could spread, according to authorities.
The fire occurred just after 6 a.m. in the Natural Wonders store, said Brian Humphrey, a L.A. Fire Department spokesman.
The flames were out when firefighters arrived; the cause of the fire remained under investigation.
Investigators estimated Natural Wonders had lost $1,500 in property. But the figure could grow because of un-tallied smoke and water damage.
Firefighters spent about an hour ventilating the entire mall, Humphrey said. Except for Natural Wonders, the rest of the mall opened on time.
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