Houston, January 14, 2026
Memorial City Mall in Houston was evacuated Tuesday afternoon following an ammonia leak at its ice rink. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Emergency services quickly contained the leak to the rink area and ensured the safety of all individuals present. The mall remained closed for the night but is expected to resume normal business hours, with the skating rink staying closed until further notice. The cause of the leak is still unknown.
Houston
Memorial City Mall was evacuated Tuesday afternoon following an ammonia leak at its ice rink, though no injuries were reported during the incident. The leak was successfully contained to the ice rink area, and emergency services ensured the safety of all individuals present.
The incident began around 4:23 p.m. local time when maintenance workers reported the ammonia leak. In response, dozens of people were evacuated from the mall as a precautionary measure. Fire officials confirmed that the situation was brought under control without any harm to civilians or firefighters.
Following the evacuation, Memorial City Mall remained closed for the rest of Tuesday night. However, the mall was expected to resume its normal business hours. The skating rink, where the leak originated, remained closed. The exact cause of the ammonia leak is currently unknown.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened at Memorial City Mall?
Memorial City Mall was evacuated Tuesday afternoon following an ammonia leak at its ice rink. - Were there any injuries reported?
No injuries were reported during the incident. - Where did the ammonia leak occur?
The ammonia leak occurred at the mall’s ice rink. - Was the leak contained?
Yes, officials confirmed the leak was contained to the ice rink. - Who reported the leak?
Maintenance workers reported the ammonia leak at the mall’s ice rink. - Is Memorial City Mall open?
The mall was expected to resume its normal business hours. However, the skating rink remained closed. - What was the cause of the leak?
The cause of the leak is currently unknown.
Key Details of the Memorial City Mall Ammonia Leak Incident
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Memorial City Mall, Houston |
| Nature of Incident | Ammonia leak |
| Origin of Leak | Mall’s ice rink |
| Time of Report | Around 4:23 p.m. local time, Tuesday afternoon |
| Injuries Reported | No injuries reported |
| Containment | Leak contained to the ice rink |
| Evacuation | Mall evacuated |
| Mall Status Post-Incident | Closed for the rest of Tuesday night, expected to open for normal business hours |
| Ice Rink Status | Remained closed |
| Cause of Leak | Currently unknown |
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