15-05-2025
Fire extinguished on roof of Strongsville Kohl's store
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STRONGSVILLE, Ohio (WJW) — Firefighters responded Wednesday to a fire at a SouthPark Mall department store.
According to Strongsville Fire Chief Jack Draves, a 9-1-1 call about the fire came in just after 4:30 p.m. from employees of the mall's Kohl's store.
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According to the department, an employee went to investigate black smoke seen coming from the roof while other employees and customers evacuated the store.
The Strongsville Fire Department arrived at the scene at 4:40 p.m., when heavy, black smoke and flames were seen coming from the roof.
The fire was declared to be under control just before 5 p.m., according to the department.
No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The store will remain closed until further notice, according to Draves.
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The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The department did not release any more information.
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