Fire Chief Christopher Coleman reports that the North Attleborough Fire Department has temporarily closed the Emerald Square Mall due to a water leak.
On Saturday, Feb. 16, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Fire Department received notification of a fire alarm activation at the Emerald Square Mall. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered that the fire alarm had been activated by water leaking through a detector.
During the investigation, firefighters identified several areas throughout the mall where water was leaking from the roof, affecting lighting fixtures and the men’s and women’s restrooms on the third floor.
Firefighters, with the assistance of an electrical inspector, isolated power in several locations. A health inspector also responded to the scene, and the building inspector was notified.
It is believed that the water leaks were caused by inclement weather, including snow and ice accumulation on the roof.
Out of an abundance of caution, the fire department has temporarily closed the mall to the public while management works to address the leaks.
The Fire Department, local inspectors, and mall management will conduct a walkthrough of the mall tomorrow to assess the extent of the damages and determine if it is safe to reopen to the public. Additional information regarding the mall’s reopening will be shared once available.
