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Dillard's Fire: Electrical Fault Sparks Mall Blaze
2 Jul
Summary
- Dillard's store in Jensen Beach sustained moderate fire damage.
- An electrical fire began on the exterior wall and spread to the roof.
- Lighting ballasts identified as potential cause of the fire.
A Dillard's department store located in Jensen Beach experienced an electrical fire on the evening of June 17th. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene at Treasure Coast Square around 9 p.m. to combat flames that had ignited on the building's exterior wall and spread to the roof.
Crews gained entry to the locked store, detecting lingering smoke on the second floor and in the attic space. Although no active fires were found in the attic, water from the exterior suppression efforts dripped into the area. Fire investigator Jeff Clare determined that lighting ballasts, which regulate electrical current, were the probable cause of the incident.
Fortunately, the fire resulted in no reported injuries or immediate hazards to the public. A store manager confirmed that an employee would remain overnight to monitor the situation. The Dillard's store resumed its normal operating hours, opening at 11 a.m. on June 18th.
