Micronesia Mall evacuated after smoke reported near loading dock
BY SKYLER OBISPO
Journal Staff
At around 7 p.m. on Nov. 22, the Micronesia Mall evacuated patrons after what appeared to be exhaust emitting from its back up power generators.
Patrons were evacuated from the Micronesia Mall in the evening of Nov. 22. Photo by Skyler Obispo
About 30 to 40 minutes earlier, the power had gone out and the mall’s backup generators activated.
The Journal observed a large volume of smoke near the men’s Macy’s entrance and the loading dock area, limiting visibility to about 15 feet.
Smoke is seen near the loading dock of the Micronesia Mall near its back-up generators. Photo by Skyler Obispo
Guam Fire Department spokesperson Nick Garrido told reporters that “there was one 911 call made. However, mall security was contacted and GFD units made a check at the mall with negative findings.”
The Journal has reached out to the Micronesia Mall regarding the incident but has not yet received a comment. mbj
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